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1bedside

noun bed·side \ˈbed-ˌsīd\

: the place next to a person's bed

Full Definition of BEDSIDE

:  the side of a bed :  a place beside a bed
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First Known Use of BEDSIDE

14th century

2bedside

adjective

Definition of BEDSIDE

1
:  of, relating to, or conducted at the bedside <a bedside diagnosis>
2
:  suitable for reading in bed <a bedside book>

First Known Use of BEDSIDE

1787
BEDSIDE Defined for Kids

bedside

noun bed·side \ˈbed-ˌsīd\

Definition of BEDSIDE for Kids

:  the place next to a bed <I stayed at her bedside while she slept.>

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