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

Measuring 18 by 40 by 18 inches, the ottoman can withstand up to 250 pounds for extra seating and plenty of space for extra throw blankets, pillows, seasonal bedding, and more. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

The best scalloped bedding may be the trend du jour and a true companion of cottagecore bedding, but the charming design goes back to the Renaissance and Victorian periods. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026

Adjective

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

Check out more bedding content: 25 Best Mattress-in-a-Box Options: Shop our top picks for the beds with rave reviews and generous trial periods. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024

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