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Definition of deathbed

deathbed

/ˈdɛθ.bɛd/
death · bed
Plural:deathbeds
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• noun

1

The bed in which a person is dying or dies.

Example

"The entire family gathered around their grandfather's deathbed to bid him farewell."

2

The final hours or days of a person's life.

Example

"The two estranged brothers finally reconciled on their father's deathbed."

• adjective

1

Occurring, made, or uttered during the final hours of a person's life.

Example

"The detective listened carefully to the suspect's deathbed confession."

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• Nearby Words

dearth
death
death adder
deathbed
deathblow
deathless
deathlike

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English deathesbed, a compound formed from death ('death') and bedd ('bed').

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