Blanket Definition & Meaning
blanket
- adjective
- broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers"
- noun
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
- anything that covers; "there was a blanket of snow"
- a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor
- verb
- cover as if with a blanket; "snow blanketed the fields"
- form a blanket-like cover (over)
"Blanket" in song lyrics
See how blanket is used in real songs:
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"Security blanket"
— Atoms All Stars -
"Cuz little did they expect to be laying under the dead man's blanket"
Conejo — Dead Men's Blanket -
"Get the picture, the dead man's blanket"
Conejo — Dead Men's Blanket
Words that rhyme with blanket
Usage tips for "blanket"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blanket" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blanket to find words that pair well.