1970s
Still common
Definition
A duvet or quilted bed covering.
Example Sentence
"It's freezing, grab the extra doona."
Where "Doona" Comes From
"Doona" started as a trademarked brand name for a quilted bed covering, registered in Australia in the 1970s.
Like "esky" and "ute", the brand name became so popular it turned into the everyday generic word.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used across Australia the way "duvet" or "comforter" might be used elsewhere.
"Doona day" has also become slang for a sick day spent in bed.
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