noun / adjective / verb
blanket
BLANG-kit/ˈblæŋkɪt/
A broad covering that extends over something.
A warm wool blanket lies folded across the bed.
Etymology
The “white” base described the woolen material rather than its use. The diminutive named a light cloth or an article made from it, including a warm bed covering.
In context
the key to comfort is all about layering the key to layering and comfort on your bed is the blanket and a cotton Blanket's great for any time of year
More examples
- Snow blankets the roofs after the overnight storm.
- The policy imposes a blanket ban on parking.
- A blanket of fog hides the valley.
Forms
blanket · blankets · blanketed · blanketing
Similar words
- cover
- A broader thing placed over something for protection.
- comprehensive
- Describes broad coverage without the cloth metaphor.