bedding

1 of 2

noun

bed·​ding ˈbe-diŋ 

1

: bedclothes

2

: a bottom layer : foundation

3

: material to provide a bed for livestock

4

: stratification

bedding

2 of 2

adjective

: suitable for planting in large groups in flower beds to produce a mass display

bedding plants

Examples of bedding in a Sentence

Noun

Wash your cat's bedding regularly.

Adjective

The flower makes an excellent bedding plant.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Straw bedding, feathers or animal hair placed in a container for investigation can all spark curiosity and engagement. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Adjective

Pottery Barn, for example, is offering up to 70% off during its summer sale, with hundreds of new deals added in the furniture, outdoor, bedding and more categories. — ABC News, 22 June 2026

Duvet covers will also vary in size, and these differences can cause bedding headaches. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from bedd

Adjective

from gerund of bed entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bedding

• dreading
• heading
• shedding
• shredding
• sledding
• spreading
• threading
• treading
• wedding
• beheading
• embedding
• homesteading

Kids Definition

bedding

noun

bed·​ding

ˈbed-iŋ

1

: bedclothes

2

: material for a bed