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noun

ˈbed How to pronounce bed (audio)
Definition of bednext
1
as in mattress
a place set aside for sleeping the sofa in the living room will be your bed for the night

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2
as in floor
the surface upon which a body of water lies some prospectors supposedly found gold in the bed of that mountain stream

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3
as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself I always brush my teeth and floss before going to bed

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bed

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verb

1
as in to retire
to go to one's bed in order to sleep the campers all bedded down for the night around 9:00 p.m.

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as in to lodge
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter a walkway of flagstones firmly bedded in the earth

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Recent Examples of bed
Noun
When Isul woke, a few hours later, Bo was struggling to stay awake in a chair next to her bed. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Sometimes the dorm beds have individual outlets, but other times they’re scattered around the room, which is less than ideal. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Verb
In the first five minutes, her Judith stabs a man at a party, escapes on skis and celebrates a job well done by bedding a besotted hottie. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Here are some of the top mistakes to avoid when properly caring for this common bedding essential. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
  1. mattress
  2. floor
  3. sleep
  4. retire
  5. lodge
  6. couch
  7. bottom
  8. napping
Noun
  • The teal and cream color scheme was beachy and calming, with a hit of bright, floral curtains for charm, and the comfortable linens and mattresses lived up to the high standards of the rest of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The best memory foam mattress is known for its high-density and contouring properties in the comfort layer.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of mattress
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  • The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The top floor is the most immediately appealing to a casual visitor, with its curving ceiling, cafe, quiet seating and views toward the Finnish Parliament building.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • Often nestled in lush mountains or on a peaceful lake, the bucolic and nature-filled settings of sleep-away camps will always remain ingrained in our memories.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • This includes a high-protein diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • After the Chiefs’ disappointing season last year, a lot of people thought Kelce would retire.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026
  • Fricker went on to star in another ITV drama Seekers, 1994 sports comedy Angels in the Outfield, 1997’s Masterminds, and 2011’s Albert Nobbs, before retiring from big-screen roles in 2015.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of retire
Verb
  • On April 29, the loose body that lurked in the backdrop all along became lodged inside Skubal’s elbow joint in front of the world.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The incident, lodged in institutional memory, has stalled adoption ever since.
    — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
Definition of lodge
Noun
  • Eileen Tyrrell, a 27-year-old bookseller, pulled the cushions off her couch to arrange makeshift seating in her Brooklyn apartment.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • These lightweight pants are great for traveling, running errands, chilling on your couch, and layering over your bathing suit as a beach cover-up.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • The Royals didn’t surrender, though, scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • If your style skews maximalist, the bottoms make the perfect blank canvas for playful accoutrements.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of bottom
Noun
  • Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 July 2026
  • My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 June 2026
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