duvet

[doo-vey, dyoo-]

duvet Definition

a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.

Using duvet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duvet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to buy a new duvet for my bed.

  • Example

    She wrapped herself in a warm duvet on the cold night.

  • Example

    The hotel room had a king-size bed with a fluffy duvet.

duvet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duvet

Phrases with duvet

  • a day off work or school taken by an employee or student as a result of stress or illness

    Example

    I'm feeling really overwhelmed, so I think I'll take a duvet day tomorrow.

  • a removable cover that fits over a duvet to protect it from dirt and wear

    Example

    I bought a new duvet cover to match my bedroom decor.

  • a measure of the warmth of a duvet, based on the thickness and density of the filling

    Example

    I prefer a duvet with a high tog rating because I get cold easily at night.

Origins of duvet

from French 'duvet', meaning 'down (of birds)'

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Summary: duvet in Brief

A 'duvet' [doo-vey, dyoo-] is a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets. It provides warmth and comfort while sleeping and can be covered with a 'duvet cover' to protect it from dirt and wear. The term also extends to 'duvet day,' a day off work or school taken due to stress or illness.