bedding
4 synonyms for bedding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and other soft coverings used on a bed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bedding
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
change the bedding
fresh bedding
animal bedding
Etymology
From Old English bedding, built from "bed" plus the "-ing" ending, meaning roughly "things belonging to a bed."
Full origin of bedding →Frequently asked questions
What does “bedding” mean?
The word “bedding” means the sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and other soft coverings used on a bed. In plain terms, everything soft that goes on a bed for sleeping — or on an animal's enclosure for comfort.
How do you pronounce “bedding”?
“Bedding” is pronounced BEH-dihng (/ˈbɛdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bedding” in a sentence?
Here is “bedding” used in a sentence: “She stripped the bedding to wash it before the guests arrived.”
What part of speech is “bedding”?
“Bedding” is a noun.
Where does the word “bedding” come from?
The word “bedding” comes from Old English. From Old English bedding, built from "bed" plus the "-ing" ending, meaning roughly "things belonging to a bed.".
Is “bedding” a common word?
“Bedding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bedding” have?
“Bedding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and other soft coverings used on a bed.
