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Definition of bedsit

bedsit

/ˈbɛd.sɪt/
bed · sit
Plural:bedsits
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bedsit Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A rented room in a larger house or building that serves as both a bedroom and a sitting room, typically having basic cooking facilities while sharing a bathroom with other residents.

Example

"During his first year working in London, he lived in a cramped bedsit near the train station."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a studio apartment, which is fully self-contained, a bedsit typically involves sharing a bathroom and sometimes a kitchen with other tenants in the same building.

• Nearby Words

bedroomed
bedsheet
bedside
bedsit
bedsitter
bedskirt
bedsock

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid-20th century British English shortening of 'bed-sitting room', combining 'bed' and 'sit'.

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