blanket Definition
- 1a large piece of woven material used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed
- 2something that covers or obscures something else
- 3a thick mass or layer of something
Using blanket: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blanket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need a blanket to keep me warm at night.
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The snow covered the ground like a blanket.
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The report was a blanket condemnation of the government's policies.
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The new policy applies to all employees without exception, a blanket rule.
blanket Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with blanket
something that provides a sense of comfort or security, especially in times of stress or anxiety
Example
For many children, a favorite toy or stuffed animal serves as a security blanket.
a person who spoils other people's fun by failing to join in with or by disapproving of their activities
Example
Don't be such a wet blanket! Come on and dance with us.
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It's not fair to make blanket statements about an entire group of people based on the actions of a few.
Origins of blanket
from Old Northern French 'blankete', meaning 'woolen cloth'
Summary: blanket in Brief
A 'blanket' [ˈblæŋkɪt] is a large piece of woven material used for warmth, covering, or obscuring. It can also refer to a thick mass or layer of something. Examples include 'I need a blanket to keep me warm at night.' and 'The report was a blanket condemnation of the government's policies.' Phrases include 'security blanket,' providing comfort, 'wet blanket,' spoiling fun, and 'blanket statement,' too general to be fair.
