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Definition of bedside

bedside

/ˈbɛd.saɪd/
bed · side
Plural:bedsides
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bedside Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Located, kept, or occurring next to a bed.

Example

"She switched on the bedside lamp to read a chapter of her book before going to sleep."

2

Relating to the medical care or treatment of a patient who is confined to bed.

Example

"The senior physician is widely respected for his warm and reassuring bedside manner."

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• noun

1

The space or area immediately alongside a bed, especially that of a sick or resting person.

Example

"The nurse remained at the patient's bedside throughout the night to monitor his recovery."

• Nearby Words

bedroom
bedroomed
bedsheet
bedside
bedsit
bedsitter
bedskirt

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedside
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