blanket — a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblæŋkɪt/
Korean meaning: 담요, 이불
Korean pronunciation: **블랭**킷
Example Sentences
- He gave a blanket apology for all his mistakes.
- Don't be such a wet blanket at the party!
- My grandmother knitted me a blanket that's so ugly, even my bed pretends to be asleep.
blanket
NOUN//ˈblæŋkɪt//
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth
She wrapped the shivering puppy in a warm blanket by the fireplace.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'blanchet'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '하얀 천'을 의미했습니다. 당시 담요는 주로 하얀색 양모로 만들어졌기 때문입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He gave a blanket apology for all his mistakes.”
“Don't be such a wet blanket at the party!”
“My grandmother knitted me a blanket that's so ugly, even my bed pretends to be asleep.”
“The fog blanketed the mountain like nature's own Instagram filter.”
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