blankets
word · lemma: blanket
/ˈbɫæŋkəts/
BLANG-kuhts
/blˈæŋkɪts/
BLANG-kuhts
Definition
Blankets are large pieces of soft material used to keep you warm, especially on a bed. 'Blankets' is the plural of 'blanket.'
Usage & Nuances
'Blankets' is used for more than one blanket. Common phrases: 'warm blankets,' 'extra blankets.' In figurative language, 'blanket' can mean 'covering everything' (as in 'blanket statement'), but as 'blankets,' it usually refers to the physical object.
Spanish: mantasPortuguese (BR): cobertoresPortuguese (PT): mantasChinese (Simplified): 毯子Chinese (Traditional): 毯子Hindi: कंबलArabic: بطانياتBengali: কম্বলসমূহRussian: одеялаJapanese: 毛布（もうふ）Vietnamese: chănKorean: 담요들Turkish: battaniyelerUrdu: کمبلیںIndonesian: selimut-selimut
Example Sentences
The children wrapped themselves in blankets.
basic
It was so cold last night that I needed three blankets.
natural
She folded all the blankets after everyone left.
natural
Camping was fun, but I wish we'd brought thicker blankets.
natural
We keep extra blankets in the closet.
basic
There are two blankets on your bed.
basic