comforter
noun/ˈkʌmfərtər/
Frequency rank: #15,527 most common English word
Meaning
a warm, quilted bed covering; or a person who gives comfort to others.
Example sentence
She wrapped herself in the thick comforter and fell asleep quickly.
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