noun

blankie

BLANG-kee

noun

A small blanket a child is attached to and carries around for comfort.

"My daughter won't go to sleep without her blankie."

How to Use Blankie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA child's comfort blanket.

When to use it

Informal, childish word — mainly used by and about young children.

blankies plural

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My daughter won't go to sleep without her _____.

A shortened, affectionate form of "blanket" with the diminutive ending "-ie."

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