Definition of BEDCLOTHES

bedclothes

Noun

  • coverings that are used on a bed
  • Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
  • Clothing worn to bed.

Examples

  • She pulled the bedclothes over her neck to stay warm.
  • Tom put his bedclothes on and went to sleep.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bedclothys, plural of Middle English bedcloth, bedclothe, bedde clothe (“bed-cloth, bedding”), from Old English bedclāþ, beddclāþ (“coverlet, blanket, bedding, bedclothes”), equivalent to bed + clothes.

Synonyms

bed clothing, bedding, bedclothing, bedlinen, covers, nightwear, pajamas

Scrabble Score: 18

bedclothes: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bedclothes: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bedclothes: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

bedclothes: valid Words With Friends Word