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deathbed
noun death·bed \ˈdeth-ˌbed\
Definition of DEATHBED
1
: the bed in which a person dies
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First Known Use of DEATHBED
before 12th century
Rhymes with DEATHBED
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DEATHBED Defined for Kids
deathbed
noun death·bed \ˈdeth-ˌbed\
Definition of DEATHBED for Kids
: the bed a person dies in
— on someone's deathbed
: very close to death
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deathbed
noun death·bed \ˈdeth-ˌbed\
Medical Definition of DEATHBED
1
: the bed in which a person dies
2
: the last hours of life
—on one's deathbed
: near the point of death
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