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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The right striped sheet set can add pattern to a bedroom without overwhelming everything else on the bed. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 Another image shows the duchess as a young girl sitting crossed legged on the bed, her hair styled into braids. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Also, don’t charge or store electronics on the bed, couch, or inside pillows. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 The woman who called 911 was Thompson’s wife, who heard gunshots and discovered a body on the bed, the chief said. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 July 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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