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 The quaint store at 888 Broadway was a major destination for locals and visitors alike for decades with luxury rugs, home decor, furniture, bedding, dinnerware, and lighting. — Walter Loeb, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 The port said auto parts, furniture, bedding, lighting, footwear and other clothing represent the largest share of imports arriving in Portland in containers. — oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2021 The 28-foot trailer pairs Airstream's iconic silver exterior with an interior full of Pottery Barn furniture, bedding, and kitchen items. — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 27 July 2021 The mattress and bedding deals are impressive, too. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2021 This includes apparel and shoes for the whole family, deals on furniture and bedding, jewelry and more. — Rachel Murphy, USA TODAY, 21 June 2021 The cost of household furnishings, including furniture and bedding, rose 1.3% last month. — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 11 June 2021 The mega mattress retailer is home to hundreds of mattresses — not to mention other sleep essentials like bedding and furniture — from tons of brands. — Chelsea Stone, CNN Underscored, 19 Mar. 2021 An internal waterproof membrane prevents urine or other liquids from penetrating the furniture or bedding. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 17 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Cameras on the mast could spy distinctive angular striped layers, called cross-bedding, that only form when deposited as sediments. — Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 23 Feb. 2021

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