noun General Slang

duvet

DOO-vay · noun · informal

A quilt / comforter

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Definitions

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A soft flat bag filled with down or synthetic fill, used as a top bed cover.

“It's cold, put the duvet back on the bed.”
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duvet In A Sentence

It's cold, put the duvet back on the bed.

Origin & Usage

British and Australasian standard term for a comforter/quilt.

Variants duvet cover

People Also Ask

What is a duvet?

A duvet is a soft, flat bag filled with down or synthetic material used as the top cover on a bed, similar to a comforter or quilt.

What's the difference between a duvet and a comforter?

They're essentially the same thing; 'duvet' is the British and Australasian term while 'comforter' is more common in North America. A duvet is typically used inside a removable cover.

Do Australians and New Zealanders say duvet?

Yes, 'duvet' is the standard everyday term for a quilt or comforter across Australia and New Zealand, following British usage.

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