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blanket

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noun

blan·​ket ˈblaŋ-kət How to pronounce blanket (audio)
1
a
: a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed covering
b
: a similar piece of fabric used as a body covering (as for an animal)
a horse blanket
2
: something that resembles a blanket
a blanket of fog
a blanket of gloom
3
: a rubber or plastic sheet on the cylinder in an offset press that transfers the image to the surface being printed
blanketlike
ˈblaŋ-kət-ˌlīk How to pronounce blanket (audio)
adjective

blanket

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verb

blanketed; blanketing; blankets

transitive verb

1
: to cover with or as if with a blanket
new grass blankets the slope
2
a
: to cover so as to obscure, interrupt, suppress, or extinguish
blanket a fire with foam
b
: to interrupt the smooth flow of wind to (something, such as a downwind ship)
c
: to apply or cause to apply to uniformly despite wide separation or diversity among the elements included
freight rates that blanket a region
d
: to cause to be included
automatically blanketed into the program
towns blanketed into the district

blanket

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adjective

1
: effective or applicable in all instances or contingencies
blanket rules
Traveller rights across the European Union remain unchanged despite the blanket cancellation of flights and holidays in recent weeks … Conor Pope
A blanket ban on all private collecting of ivory could result in the confiscation and destruction of many historically important pieces of work. Kit Roberts
Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, chair of African American Studies at Temple University, … remarked: "I do not think that anyone should make any blanket statements about any ethnic or cultural group without citing authoritative sources to substantiate those statements." Peter Noel
2
: covering all members of a group or class without individual apportionment
blanket insurance coverage
… calling for a five per cent blanket wage reduction for all city hall staffers … Melissa Gilligan

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Example Sentences

Noun It's going to get cold tonight so you may need extra blankets. a blanket of fog concealed the view of the harbor Verb Ice was blanketing the bay. The fields were blanketed with flowers. Adjective a blanket amnesty for all illegal aliens a blanket ban on use of the chemical See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Here, dramatic wallpapered walls are paired with plenty of white (like this Better Homes & Gardens white waffle blanket, $25, Walmart) to prevent the room from looking small or unwelcoming. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 If your picturesque picnic involves a red gingham blanket (a la Olivia Culpo’s pandemic setup), this fashionable one from Mark & Graham is perfect for setting the scene. Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 Flake ice, with its soft edges and fluffy texture, swaddles seafood like a blanket, hugging, without crushing, its delicate flesh. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Lie down with a blanket (or simply on the geological mattress) to enjoy the sky after a classic coastal sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 The eco beach towels ($39.95) and blanket ($59.95), which match various chair patterns for those seeking a set, are made from recycled plastic water bottles. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The size of two-plus beach towels, the water- and sand-proof beach blanket ($12.99, Amazon) can accommodate two adults plus children. cleveland, 21 June 2022 No need to buy a new picnic blanket, just lay out your favorite throw and surround it with pillows for lounging. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 The pair first introduced Malcolm to the world on Christmas Eve, with adorable photos of him inside a cozy blanket while sleeping. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022
Verb
Promotions include fireworks and dollar dogs on Friday, fireworks and a Guardians blanket giveaway on Saturday and Kids Fun Day on Sunday. Joey Morona, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 Chief Safety Officer Theresa Impastato told board members in July that Woodruff and former chief operating officer Joseph Leader made the decision to give operators blanket waivers in March 2020 because the pandemic limited classroom training. Justin George, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 While Hollywood outwardly signals blanket support for LGBTQ+ rights, its track record often tells a different story. Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2022 Heat alerts blanket the Pacific Northwest, including much of Oregon and Washington state, where temperatures are set to spike to 110 degrees in the days ahead. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 Campaigns and outside groups continued to blanket the airwaves with ads this week, including in top Senate races and ahead of some upcoming primaries. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 17 June 2022 Coffee trees blanket the mountainsides around Puerto Rico’s Adjuntas, an inland municipality known for its cool climate, meandering rivers and rolling terrain. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2022 Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings blanket the Plains, where the combination of record-challenging heat and tropical humidity will place dangerous amounts of strain on the human body for those who can’t escape the heat. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 19 July 2022 Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings blanket the Plains, where the combination of record-challenging heat and tropical humidity will place dangerous amounts of strain on the human body for those who can’t escape the heat. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, white woolen cloth, bed covering, from Anglo-French blankete, from blanc white — more at blank

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blanket was in the 14th century

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