Duvet Meaning in English
word
ˈduːveɪ
DOO-vay
dˈuːveɪ
doo-VAY
Definition
A soft, thick blanket filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic material, used on a bed instead of a top sheet and blankets.
Usage & Nuances
'Duvet' is more common in the UK; in the US, 'comforter' is often used, but a duvet usually has a removable cover. Common phrase: 'duvet cover'. Not the same as a quilt or blanket.
Spanish: edredónPortuguese (BR): edredomPortuguese (PT): edredãoChinese (Simplified): 羽绒被Chinese (Traditional): 羽絨被Hindi: रजाई (यूरोपीय शैली)Arabic: لحاف (أوروبي)Bengali: ডুভেট - তুলাযুক্ত কম্বলRussian: одеяло (дуэт)Japanese: 掛け布団Vietnamese: chăn lông vũ - chăn dàyKorean: 이불Turkish: yorgan (duvet)Urdu: ڈوویٹ - لحافIndonesian: duvet - selimut tebal
Example Sentences
The duvet keeps me warm at night.
basic
I changed the duvet cover yesterday.
basic
Her bed has a blue duvet.
basic
It's freezing—let's get under the duvet and watch a movie.
natural
Do you prefer a thick duvet or a light blanket in summer?
natural
I love sleeping late wrapped up in my duvet on weekends.
natural