on the bed

phrase

: on top of the sheets, blankets, and bedspread of a bed
He lay on the bed for a long time.

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He’s later seen sleeping on the bed with a mattress, but no sheets or blankets. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 We were all riveted by the image of a glass of red wine undisturbed by a woman jumping next to it on the bed and the idea of sleeping on memory foam originally developed by NASA, now available to us. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Most dogs slept on the bed or in the same room as their humans. — Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 Pillows should also be completely dry before going back on the bed to help prevent mildew. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the bed

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“On the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bed. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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