Duvet

Definition

The noun "duvet" refers to a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, wool, or synthetic fibers, used as a warm bed covering.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /duːˈveɪ/
• Respelling: doo-VAY

British English

• IPA: /ˈduːveɪ/
• Respelling: DOO-vay

Etymology

Borrowed from French duvet “down,” from duv “down (feathers),” ultimately from Latin d'Ubeus.

Derivatives

• Duvets (plural)
• Duvet cover (compound noun)

Synonyms

• Comforter
• Quilt
• Eiderdown

Antonyms

• Sheet
• Blanket (lighter type)

Usage

"Duvet" appears in bedroom and bedding contexts. Examples: "She bought a new down duvet for winter," and "Remember to wash the duvet cover regularly."

Related Terms

• Comforter: A thick bed covering filled and quilted.
• Quilt: A bed covering stitched through layers.
• Blanket: A woven or knitted covering.
• Eiderdown: Quilt filled with eider duck feathers.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A soft quilt filled with insulating material: Used as a warm bed covering.
  • Example: "I replaced my old duvet with a goose-down one."
• A removable fabric cover for a duvet (duvet cover): Protects the quilt and is washable.
  • Example: "She changed the duvet cover to match her room décor."