blanket
Pronunciation: [ˈblæŋ.kɪt]
Context: "clothing"
(noun) a large piece of cloth used to cover yourself and keep warm, often found on beds or couches. It helps you feel cozy and comfortable when it's cold.
Example
I love wrapping myself in a fluffy blanket while watching movies on a chilly night.
Example
He didn't have a blanket, so he felt cold during the sleepover.
Example
Can you please pass me the blanket from the couch?
Context: "coverage"
(noun) something that covers or protects a large area or group. In this sense, it can refer to a rule, agreement, or idea that applies to many things.
Example
The new law provides a blanket coverage for all employees in the company.
Example
There is not a blanket coverage for all students, only for those in specific programs.
Example
Does the insurance policy offer blanket coverage for everyone?
Context: "action"
(verb) to cover something completely. This can mean to cover it with a layer or to include everything under one big idea.
Example
They decided to blanket the area with flags for the festival.
Example
They did not blanket the field with enough tents, leaving many people without shelter.
Example
Are you going to blanket the garden with mulch this spring?