noun
bedside
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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
Word Forms
bedsides plural
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Etymology
From "bed" plus "side."