Bedclothes Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɛdˌkloʊðz

BED-klohdhz

UK

bˈɛdkləʊðz

BED-kluhdhz

Definition

The sheets, blankets, and covers that are used to make a bed and keep someone warm while sleeping.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in British English; in American English, 'bedding' is more common. Refers collectively to sheets, blankets, pillowslips, etc., but not the mattress itself. Usually used in the plural.

• Spanish: ropa de cama
• Portuguese (BR): roupa de cama
• Portuguese (PT): roupa de cama
• Chinese (Simplified): 床上用品
• Chinese (Traditional): 牀上用品
• Hindi: बिस्तर का सामान
• Arabic: مُفْرَشات السرير
• Bengali: বিছানার চাদর - কাঁথা - কম্বল
• Russian: постельное белье
• Japanese: 寝具
• Vietnamese: chăn ga gối đệm
• Korean: 침구
• Turkish: çarşaf takımı - nevresim takımı
• Urdu: بستر کی چادریں - کمبل - رضائیاں
• Indonesian: seprai - selimut - alas tempat tidur

Example Sentences

Please wash the bedclothes this weekend.

basic

The hotel changes the bedclothes every day.

basic

She folded the clean bedclothes and put them away.

basic

It feels so good to sleep in fresh bedclothes.

natural

After the flu, we changed all the bedclothes just to be safe.

natural

Do you want me to help you put the bedclothes on the bed?

natural