bedside
BEHD-syd
Bedside (noun) means the space or area right next to a bed, especially someone's. Example: “The family kept a vigil at his bedside all night.”
noun
1
The space or area right next to a bed, especially someone's.
"The family kept a vigil at his bedside all night."
How to use bedside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe area right beside a bed, often used when talking about caring for someone who is sick.
Common pairings
bedside table
bedside manner
at her bedside
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Word forms
- Plural
- bedsides
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Etymology
From "bed" plus "side."
Rhymes for bedside
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What does “bedside” mean?
The word “bedside” means the space or area right next to a bed, especially someone's. In plain terms, the area right beside a bed, often used when talking about caring for someone who is sick.
How do you pronounce “bedside”?
“Bedside” is pronounced BEHD-syd (/ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bedside” in a sentence?
Here is “bedside” used in a sentence: “The family kept a vigil at his bedside all night.”
What part of speech is “bedside”?
“Bedside” is a noun.
Is “bedside” a common word?
“Bedside” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
