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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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2
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
From otherworldly red rocks to fossil beds and alpine lakes, Nevada’s state parks offer adventures far beyond the Las Vegas Strip. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The current accommodation comprises a four-bed, three-bath main residence of 3,500 square feet (325 square meters) and a separate two-bed, one-bath house roughly a third of the size. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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While restrooms and showers are shared, family room guests still receive access to bedding, towels, complimentary meals, a lounge, priority boarding, and a dedicated attendant. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 In the spirit of shopping, the retail giant is keeping the savings going this month, with bedding discounts up to 35% off. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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 RoamRest 6-in RV queen mattress is located behind and above the dinette, completing a cozy two-person layout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Orkin recommends inspecting hotel rooms before unpacking by checking mattresses and furniture for live bugs, shed skins, tiny eggs or dark, ink-like stains.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
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  • Six dead roaches were found on the floor of a walk-in cooler.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Rookie second-round draft pick Emanuel Sharp also had a good game for the Kings (1-2), continuing to impress at both ends of the floor.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • Cotliar’s daughter, Sharon Cotliar-Zweifach, confirmed that Cotliar died in his sleep early Monday at his home in Newport Beach.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Owners who use their equipment daily say the payoff shows up in convenience, faster recovery and better sleep, especially when spa memberships or medical recovery are the alternative.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • According to Redlands’ city records and the Redlands News, Martinez retired last April as part of a $871,956 settlement agreement related to a whistleblower claim against the city.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Singh, who is set to retire later this year, said Levi’s completed the remap of Europe to an omnichannel distribution network at the end of the quarter, consolidating e-commerce fulfillment into its distribution centers in Germany and the UK.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
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  • Devers furthered the Giants’ cause with a ground-rule double that lodged itself under the padding along the right-field line, scoring Schmitt.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Braverman was writing in response to another parliamentarian who noted that Jamaica planned to lodge a formal petition for reparations later this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of lodge
Noun
  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of couch
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  • The Padres went back up in the bottom of the sixth on France’s homer off the fronting of the second balcony of the Western Metal building.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • However, Baltimore quickly regained the lead on Blaze Alexander’s homer in the bottom of the fourth inning off Avila.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 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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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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