Phrase guide

electric blanket

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A blanket with an integrated electrical heating device.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: blanket, warmer

2

noun

Meaning 2

a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: blanket, cover

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 電熱毯 /电热毯 (diànrètǎn) — type of blanket
  • Finnish: sähköhuopa — type of blanket
  • German: Heizdecke — type of blanket
  • Polish: koc elektryczny — type of blanket
  • Portuguese: cobertor elétrico — type of blanket
  • Spanish: manta eléctrica — type of blanket
  • Swedish: värmefilt — type of blanket