bedside en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/
Etymology
From Middle English bedsyde, bedde syde (also as beddes side, beddes syde), equivalent to bed + -side. Compare German Bettseite (“bedside”).
Meanings
- A position at the side of one's bed.
- Any of the side panels of the bed of a truck.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bed-side | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| bedsides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
bedside manner · bedside sleeper · bedside table · nonbedside