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Definition of bedpan

bedpan

/ˈbɛd.pæn/
bed · pan
Plural:bedpans
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• noun

1

A shallow receptacle used for the toileting of a bedridden patient in a hospital, healthcare facility, or home environment.

Example

"The nurse carefully assisted the immobile patient with a bedpan before changing the linens."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of the Old English word 'bedd' and 'panne' (pan). First recorded in English in the late 16th century to describe a shallow receptacle used for toileting in bed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedpan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedpan
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