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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
Applying a mycorrhizal inoculant to a bed planted mainly with these crops is unlikely to provide a meaningful benefit. — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 The couples also received household items, including beds, mattresses, blankets, bed sheets and rugs. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
That looks like noise machines, blackout curtains, and the best bedding available to achieve proper, uninterrupted shut-eye. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Dorm room bedding essentials Create a comfortable, sleep-friendly space with the bedding essentials every dorm room needs, from Twin XL sheets to cozy mattress upgrades. — ABC News, 23 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
  • Individual item fees range from $41 for mattresses and box springs to $61 for computer monitors, with standard furniture, tires and appliances costing between $45 and $55 each.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • All suites feature walk-in closets, mini kitchens, marble bathrooms, and pillowtop mattresses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mattress
Noun
  • The rooms There are 69 rooms (as well as two serviced apartments) ranging from suites to deluxe rooms, spread across two floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At Toyon, carpet was replaced with rugs and easy-to-clean linoleum floors.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • Inspired by a contemporary ‘70s bedroom, Design Within Reach’s frame has a multitude of bold colors to choose from in a velvet fabric for a sumptuous sleep setup.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The National Sleep foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours of nightly sleep for adults ages 18 to 64.
    — Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • The new model really is better than the one being retired next quarter.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retire
Verb
  • Great music is memorable, but cinematic music lodges deep in our brain, the sounds and images tracking forever in unison.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Experiences may eventually become a larger part of the platform, but Hachey emphasized that the next year will be focused on lodging execution.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of lodge
Noun
  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • What changed in the past generation is that companies other than banks and consulting firms have disappeared from campus recruiting, and colleges have allowed a recruiting race to the bottom in return.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • New York — Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th off Braves’ reliever Tyler Kinley to give the Yankees a 3-2 win over the Braves in 10 innings.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottom
Noun
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
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