what is a duvet? is it a blanket? where can i get a cute/cheap duvet cover? im looking for pink stripes.its for a college dorm room?
Nov 21
GL asked:


Talking with an American friend and after 20 mins we couldnt find a common term for what we Brits know and love as a Duvet (like what we sleep under!!). Very weird and Id love to know what peoples travel experinces are.

And from a Brit - have a very happy 4th!

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3 Responses to “What do the Americans know as a duvet?”

  1. Buttercup Says:

    Generally we call them a comforter, except we use a separate sheet in addition to a comforter.

    I prefer a duvet.

  2. faux you Says:

    I’m American and I’ve always known them as a duvet, but heard them called a “comforter” many times.

  3. ColinAndy Says:

    a comfoter is a word usually used to describe it…a big fluffy soft blanket that serves as the top cover on your bed