bedside

[bed-sahyd]

bedside Definition

the area beside a bed, especially the space occupied by bedside furniture.

Using bedside: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bedside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She kept a glass of water on the bedside table.

  • Example

    The nurse checked the patient's vitals at the bedside.

  • Example

    He sat on the bedside and read a book.

bedside Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bedside

Phrases with bedside

  • the way in which a doctor or other medical professional interacts with patients

    Example

    The doctor's excellent bedside manner helped put the patient at ease.

  • a small table placed next to a bed, used for holding items such as a lamp, alarm clock, or books

    Example

    She kept her phone and a book on the bedside table.

  • a lamp placed on a bedside table, used for reading or providing light in a bedroom

    Example

    He turned off the bedside lamp and went to sleep.

Origins of bedside

from 'bed' + 'side'

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Summary: bedside in Brief

The term 'bedside' [bed-sahyd] refers to the area beside a bed, typically occupied by furniture like a bedside table. It is often used in medical contexts, as in 'The nurse checked the patient's vitals at the bedside,' and in everyday contexts, as in 'She kept a glass of water on the bedside table.' 'Bedside' extends into phrases like 'bedside manner,' referring to a doctor's interaction with patients, and 'bedside lamp,' a lamp placed on a bedside table.

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