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

In fact, thanks to more time spent indoors with closed windows, your bedding is likely harboring even more body oils, skin cells, and potential allergens than in other seasons. —Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026

Use the heavy-duty setting for thick clothing and bedding that takes longer to dry. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 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