Definition of bed - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
household furniturefurniture for sleeping or resting
- She lay down on her bed to rest.
2.
gardeningprepared area where plants are grown
- We planted tulips in the flower bed.
3.
geographythe bottom of a body of water
- Divers explored the sea bed for treasures.
4.
geologyTECH. layer of rock or sedimentTECH.
- The geologist studied the bed of sedimentary rock.
5.
hospitalityRare unit of occupancy in a hospital or hotelRare
- The hospital has 200 beds available for patients.
6.
constructionTECH. UK foundation for a road or railwayTECH. UK
- The railway tracks were laid on a gravel bed.
Verb
1.
restintr. go to sleep or restintr.
- After a long day, she bedded early.
2.
gardeningtr. place plants into prepared garden soil for growingtr.
- She bedded the tulips in the spring.
3.
fixationtr. Rare embed something firmlytr. Rare
- The contractor bedded the posts in concrete for stability..
Images of bed
furniture for sleeping or resting 
prepared area where plants are grown 
foundation for a road or railway
Expressions with bed
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resting or sleeping
He stayed in bed all day due to the flu.
lie down to sleep in a temporary place
We decided to bed down in the barn.
become settled and efficient in a role
It took a few weeks to bed in at the new job.
patient occupying hospital bed longer than needed
The hospital is struggling with bed blockers, causing delays for new patients.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
help someone, usually a child, go to sleep
She put the baby to bed at 8 PM.
lie down in a bed together with someone
Every night, I get into bed with my dog.
urinate in bed during sleep
He used to wet the bed as a child.
skilled at giving sexual pleasure
People say he is good in bed.
engaged in a sexual relationship
She was rumored to be in bed with her co-star.
easy and comfortable situation
His new job is not a bed of roses as he expected..
very skilled at sexual activities
She said her new boyfriend is great in bed.
finish dealing with a task or problem
We need to put this project to bed before the deadline.
stay in bed because of illness or sadness
She took to her bed after hearing the bad news.
difficult or uncomfortable situation
Managing the failing company was a bed of nails for the new CEO.
scheme or rule that forces everyone to fit the same way
The new policy is a procrustean bed for all employees.
small bed for babies with protective sides
The baby's bed was placed next to the parents' bed.
get ready, then recline to begin resting
I finished my homework and then went to bed.
arrange the bed sheets and covers neatly
Every morning, she makes the bed before breakfast..
small lodging offering overnight stay and breakfast
We stayed at a charming bed and breakfast in the countryside.
bed for two people, usually 54 by 75 inches
They bought a new double bed for their room.
arrange sheets and blankets neatly on a bed
I make a bed every morning before school.
having left the bed, starting the day
He gets out of bed early every day.
narrow bed for individual use
The hotel room had a single bed.
Origin of bed
Old English, bedd (bed)
Terms with bed included in their meaning
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bed linen
thin bed cloth for covering a mattress
bed linens
flat pieces of material used as bed coverings
wake up
rise from bed after sleeping
wakefulness
awake and out of bed
home
household textiles like tablecloths and bed sheets
asleep
not awake or out of bed
accommodation
room with one bed for one person
nightgown
lingerie worn in bed by women
childcare
baby's bed with sides and rockers
bedtime
going to bed earlier than usual
bed linen
bed sheet with elastic edges for a mattress
morning
to rise from bed
bedtime
night when someone goes to bed later than usual
restlessness
remain in bed without sleeping
stay in bed
to remain in bed later than usual
bedding
pillow longer than standard size for bed support
furniture
small table beside a bed for nighttime items
baby care
move a baby's bed gently back and forth
furniture
small table beside a bed or sofa
waiting late
stay awake and not go to bed waiting for someone
comfort
get comfortable in bed or a cozy place to rest
bedding
bed sheet placed between bottom sheet and blanket
sleep
move restlessly in bed due to discomfort
bedding
pull blankets over someone in bed
Examples of bed in a sentence
He bought a new bed for the guest room. The vegetable bed needs more compost. She weeded the herb bed in the backyard. The river bed was rocky and uneven. Sediments settled at the lake bed. The archaeologist examined the ancient bed of fossils.
The river exposed a bed of colorful minerals. The hotel offers a comfortable bed for each guest. They reserved a bed in the ward for the new patient. The engineers inspected the bed before construction. A solid bed is crucial for a stable road. He bedded down for a nap in the afternoon. The children bedded after the bedtime story. He plans to bed the new seedlings tomorrow. They bed the roses every summer for optimal growth. The gardener bedded the young plants in rich soil. He bedded the fence posts to ensure they wouldn't move.
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- French:lit, se coucher, ...
- German:Bett, ins Bett gehen, ...
- Italian:letto, coricarsi, ...
- Spanish:cama, acostarse, ...
- Portuguese:cama, ir para a cama, ...
- Chinese:床, 上床, ...
- Japanese:ベッド, 寝る, ...
- Arabic:سَرِير, نامَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִטָּה, לִפְנוֹת לִישׁוֹן, ...
- Russian:кровать, ложиться спать, ...
- Ukrainian:ліжко, лягати спати, ...
- Hindi:बिस्तर, सोना, ...
Definition of BED - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: binge eating disorderTECH. condition where someone eats a lot in a short timeTECH.
- He sought help after struggling with BED for several months.
- BED can lead to serious health issues.
- Many people with BED feel ashamed.
Origin of BED
Old English bedd (bed)
View all translations of BED
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- French:THB, ...
- German:Essanfälle-Störung, ...
- Italian:BED, ...
- Spanish:TAG, ...
- Portuguese:TED, ...
- Chinese:暴食症, ...
- Japanese:過食性障害, ...
- Arabic:اضْطِرَاب الشَّرَهِ الطَّعَامِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הַפְרָעַת אֲכִילָה בּוּלְמוּסִית, ...
- Russian:расстройство приступообразного переедания, ...
- Ukrainian:Розлад переїдання, ...
- Hindi:अतिभोजन विकार, ...
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