bed-wetting

noun

bed-wet·​ting ˈbed-ˌwe-tiŋ 

: enuresis especially when occurring in bed during sleep

bed wetter noun

or bed-wetter

ˈbed-ˌwe-tər 

Examples of bed-wetting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Theories and suspects One early theory of the murder held that Patsy Ramsey fatally injured her daughter, possibly over a bed-wetting incident. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

While in foster care, the daughter was involuntarily hospitalized and forcibly medicated, while the toddler and his brother started bed-wetting and engaging in self-harm. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Equally perfect for elderly care, bed-wetting children and potty training. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026

The victim also allegedly suffered from bed-wetting and other behavioral issues. — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

The autoimmune condition typically causes symptoms like insatiable thirst, bed-wetting, frequent bathroom trips, weight loss, and emotional challenges, among others. — Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 10 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bed-wetting

• abetting
• begetting
• besetting
• bloodletting
• briquetting
• forgetting
• offsetting
• pipetting
• regretting
• resetting
• subletting
• typesetting

Kids Definition

bed-wetting

noun

bed-wet·​ting

-ˌwet-iŋ

: the accidental release of urine especially when occurring in bed during sleep

bed-wetter

-ər

noun

Medical Definition

bed-wetting

noun

bed-wet·​ting -ˌwet-iŋ 

: enuresis especially when occurring in bed during sleep

bed-wetter

-ˌwet-ər 

noun