bedside
pronunciation
How to pronounce bedside in British English:
UK [ˈbedsaɪd]
How to pronounce bedside in American English:
US [ˈbɛdˌsaɪd]
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- Noun:
- space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
Word Origin
- bedside (n.)
- late 14c., from bed (n.) + side. Bedside manner attested from 1869.
Example
- 1. He sat by her bedside until she recovered .
- 2. She lunges for a water glass on her bedside table .
- 3. Image above : the bedside tables and the necklace organizer are all handmade .
- 4. Keep a notepad at your bedside along with a gentle night-light and pen .
- 5. In pet therapy volunteers and pets who have completed training programs are brought to the patient 's bedside .