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Definition of bedmaker

bedmaker

/ˈbɛdˌmeɪkɚ/
bed · mak · er
Plural:bedmakers
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• noun

1

British A person employed to make beds and clean rooms, especially a college housekeeper at the University of Cambridge.

Example

"The college bedmaker arrived early each weekday morning to tidy the students' staircases and empty the bins."

2

A craftsperson or manufacturer who builds and upholsters beds and mattresses.

Example

"The luxury hotel commissioned a traditional bedmaker to craft custom pocket-sprung mattresses for every suite."

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Word Nuance & Usage

At the University of Cambridge, 'bedmaker' (often informally shortened to 'bedder') is the traditional official title for a college housekeeper assigned to clean students' and fellows' rooms.

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• Nearby Words

bedlamp
bedlinen
bedliner
bedmaker
bedmate
bedouin
bedpan

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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