bedding

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noun

bed·​ding ˈbe-diŋ How to pronounce bedding (audio)
Synonyms of beddingnext
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: a bottom layer : foundation
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: material to provide a bed for livestock
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bedding

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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.
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Noun
Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, said detainees are provided three meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, toiletries and access to phones. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Paired with flannel sheets (maybe these in a taupe), this would make a great addition for cabin bedding. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 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 See All Example Sentences for bedding

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedding was before the 12th century

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“Bedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bedding

noun
bed·​ding
ˈbed-iŋ
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: material for a bed

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