bedding

noun

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bed·ding | \ ˈbe-diŋ

Definition of bedding

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : bedclothes

2 : a bottom layer : foundation

3 : material to provide a bed for livestock

4 : stratification

bedding

adjective

Definition of bedding (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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 Hardy bedding plants can still be planted now for color through the spring. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "Some cool season weeds can be handled by mowing, but others will need some treatment," 27 Jan. 2021 Barely 45 minutes later, a doe popped out of a bedding area with a familiar light-colored deer on her tail. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, "Two Years After the World-Record Buck, the Cearlock Brothers Are Still on a Roll," 4 Dec. 2020 But there are always exceptions, and one of them is when the best bedding area—often a south-facing slope—is a fair distance away from the best feeding area. — Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, "5 Great Stand Locations for Late-Season Deer," 2 Dec. 2020 Linen bedding is unique because it's made from the flax plant instead of cotton. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "10 Best Duvet Covers, According to Bedding Experts," 11 June 2020 For those looking to elevate their stay-at-home spaces in 2021: Crate and Barrel has teamed up with Parachute to bring shoppers a new line of bedding and bath essentials that are nothing short of dreamy. — Cortne Bonilla, refinery29.com, "Parachute Dropped A Dreamy Collab With Crate & Barrel," 26 Jan. 2021 Guns and bedding were stolen from a home in the 4100 block of NW. — Star Tribune Staff, Star Tribune, "Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 24," 23 Jan. 2021 Copper Linens offers high-quality bedding made of bamboo lyocell fabric that’s been infused with copper, a naturally antimicrobial material that eliminates 99% of bacteria, fungus, and mold. — Popular Science, "Build the ultimate antimicrobial bedding set with these copper-infused sheets," 30 Dec. 2020 Similar to rugs, bedding and sheets often go on sale during January. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 10 best things to buy in January," 5 Jan. 2021

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