bed-sitter

variants also bedsit or bed-sitting-room
Definition of bed-sitternext
British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bed-sitter This show began with two childhood friends in a Barnsbury bedsit trying to make each other laugh and cry. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed-sitter
Noun
  • Four suite categories – from penthouse to owner’s – were refurbished in 2024.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Perched atop Russian Hill, Crocker’s penthouse was a budget-be-damned Gesamtkunstwerk that allowed Frank to go absolutely wild with materials.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The photo collection is a continuing element throughout every room in the duplex and includes iconic fashion prints by Herb Ritts, Bob Richardson, Steven Klein, and Chris Von Wagenheim.
    — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Austin Ledet and his fiancée closed on a Northwest Washington condo in April, a two-level duplex in a rowhouse.
    — Barbara Rubin, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The technology enables virtual characters to perform live alongside human presenters and audiences, with potential applications across studios, live events and social media.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The rooms There are a staggering 588 rooms, including 162 long-term studios and speciality suites equipped with kitchens, all with views of either Darling Harbour or the cityscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • However, condo development throughout California has dropped significantly since the early 2000s, limiting supply.
    — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • By 2020, however, it had been reduced to a century-and-a-half-old ruin running a mile along the River Lee and in the midst of condo conversion.
    — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rather, the venues represent his affection for saloons and the people in them.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Olivelli Deli will serve fresh sandwiches, soft serve ice cream and more from its walk-up window at the corner of 35th and North Davidson streets starting Wednesday, July 1.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
  • Lindor went 0-for-5 in his return and grounded out so quickly to end the seventh inning, stranding a runner at third base, that fans didn’t even get to finish singing along to his walk-up song.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Billionaire Ken Griffin’s plan to add a private helipad to his megayacht marina in Miami Beach is facing growing opposition from residents of some of the city’s most expensive condominium towers.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As the Tribune first reported, Lewis’ body was found in his downtown Cambridge condominium in July 2023.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The gift was reported last week by ProPublica, which included renting out a private island for the reception and guest lodgings.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps not, but on Sunday night as Europe loaded the bus for the trip back to their lodgings, team helper Dame Laura Davies, who won four Solheim Cups as a player and three as a vice-captain, appeared with a case of Heinekens.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Bed-sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed-sitter. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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