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Definition of bedstead

bedstead

/ˈbɛd.stɛd/
bed · stead
Plural:bedsteads
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• noun

1

The structural framework of a bed, typically made of wood or metal, upon which the mattress and bedding are supported.

Example

"They polished the antique brass bedstead until it gleamed in the morning light."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

bedspread
bedspring
bedstand
bedstead
bedtime
bedwetter
bedwetting

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'bedstede', formed from 'bed' and 'stede' (meaning a place or site), originally referring to the space where a bed stood before coming to mean the frame itself.

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