Definition

Noun: a coverlid is a bed covering, such as a blanket or quilt, used to keep warm or decorate a bed. It is an older or less common variant of the word "coverlet."

Usage Examples

• (A bed covering used for warmth.)
• (A decorative bedspread.)

Advanced Usage

The term "coverlid" is largely archaic or dialectal in modern English, often replaced by "coverlet" or "bedspread." It may appear in historical texts or regional speech. - In the 19th-century novel, the innkeeper provided a clean coverlid for each guest. (A simple bed covering.)

Variants and Related Words

• Coverlet (n): the more common modern spelling and form of "coverlid," meaning a lightweight bed covering.

  • The hotel room had a white coverlet on the bed. (A decorative bedspread.)

• Cover (n/v): a broader term for something that protects or hides; "coverlid" is a specific type of "cover."

  • She used a cover to protect the furniture. (A general protective layer.)

Synonyms

• Bedspread: a decorative cloth covering for a bed.
• Quilt: a thick, padded bed covering, often stitched.
• Blanket: a large piece of fabric used for warmth.

Related Idioms

• Pull the coverlid over one's head: an idiom meaning to ignore a problem or hide from reality (rare, but derived from the act of hiding under a bed covering).
  • Instead of facing the issue, he pulled the coverlid over his head. (He avoided dealing with the situation.)