English · Word Candidate

blanket

/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: blankets · blanketting · blanketed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

Noun

The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A covering layer of anything.

Noun

The city woke under a thick blanket of fog.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

General; covering or encompassing everything.

Adjective

Another observer offered a less blanket criticism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To cover with, or as if with, a blanket.

Verb

A fresh layer of snow blanketed the area.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “blanket” mean?

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

Is “blanket” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.