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Bedclothes vs Linens - What's the difference?

bedclothes | linens |

As nouns the difference between bedclothes and linens

is that bedclothes is sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed while linens is .

bedclothes

English

Noun

(bedclothes)
  • Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
    • She pulled her bedclothes over her neck to stay wam.

    Synonyms

    * bed clothing * bedding * covers * bedlinen

    linens

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • Household textiles made of linen-like cloth (such as cotton fabric), including tablecloths and bed sheets. The singular, linen , of this sense is rare.
  • Undergarments, underwear.