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blanket

Pronunciation: [ˈblæŋ.kɪt]

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Learn how to use blanket in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce blanket

Pronunciation: [ˈblæŋ.kɪt]

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