deathbed

noun

death·​bed ˈdeth-ˌbed How to pronounce deathbed (audio)
1
: the bed in which a person dies
2
: the last hours of life
Phrases
on one's deathbed
: near the point of death

Examples of deathbed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rhaenyra finally asks what her father said on his deathbed. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 1 July 2024 Michael Easton recalls holding One Life to Live costar Kamar de los Reyes' hand on actor's deathbed Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2024 Situated in London’s posh Chelsea neighborhood, the 3,800-square-foot Queen Anne-style residence was first built in 1708 and was the home of renowned English physician Richard Meads, who tended to Queen Anne on her deathbed in 1714 and was appointed as the head physician to George II in 1727. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 June 2024 Previous episodes showed a future vision of an aged, forlorn Blackthorne on his English deathbed. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deathbed 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Cite this Entry

“Deathbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deathbed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

deathbed

noun
death·​bed -ˌbed How to pronounce deathbed (audio)
1
: the bed in which a person dies
2
: the last hours of life

Medical Definition

deathbed

noun
death·​bed ˈdeth-ˌbed How to pronounce deathbed (audio)
1
: the bed in which a person dies
2
: the last hours of life

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