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bedside

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐβɨˈsɐjɾɐ/ca·be·cei·ra

Definition

1

The part of a bed where the head rests; a piece of furniture (table, shelf) placed next to that part of the bed.

Usage examples

“She kept a glass of water on her bedside table.”
“The ornate headboard was the focal point of the bedroom.”

Common combinations

head of the bedbedside tablebedside lampbedside book

Idiomatic expressions

  • bedside manner (a doctor's approach to patients)
  • bedside book (a favorite book kept for regular reading)