1. a decorative cloth or ruffle that hangs from the frame of a bed to the floor, concealing the space beneath the mattress and box spring
Usage: also called a bed ruffle or dust ruffle

Examples

• She chose a bedskirt that matched the color of her comforter.
• The bedskirt hides the storage boxes under the bed.
• A white linen bedskirt gave the bedroom a clean, elegant look.
• The bedskirt was gathered at the corners for a traditional style.
• Installing a bedskirt is an easy way to update your bedroom décor.
• The dust ruffle, or bedskirt, prevents dust from accumulating under the bed.