Duvet vs. Doona — What's the Difference?

A duvet (UK: , US: ; from French duvet [dyvɛ] 'down') is a type of bedding consisting of a soft flat bag filled with either down, feathers, wool, cotton, silk, or a synthetic alternative, and is typically protected with a removable cover, analogous to a pillow and pillow case. Sleepers often use a duvet without a top bed sheet, as the duvet cover can readily be removed and laundered as often as the bottom sheet.

A quilted eiderdown or duvet.

A soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fibre, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.

(Australia) A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.

A quilt, usually with a washable cover, that may be used in place of a bedspread and top sheet.

A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.

(US) Short for duvet cover.

A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider