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A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
“I just don't enjoy leaping out of my bed and into a pile of my sister's old smelly socks.”
A flat base or foundation on which something rests or is supported
“Place each paver on a bed of concrete.”
An area of ground, typically in a garden, where flowers and plants are grown
“The ideal site for a rose bed will receive full sun in the morning and some shade in the afternoon.”
The bottom of something, especially a body of water
“Meanwhile, Elkenback and his crew spotted the fourth truck in the stream bed to the north.”
An instance or period of sleep, napping or resting
“Choose a reasonable and regular time to go to bed each night and stick to it.”
The base or part on which something stands or is placed upon
A layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground
A circular or oval valley or natural depression on the earth's surface, especially one containing water
An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends
A soft pad used on a bed or cushion for sleeping or resting
A point, especially the lowest point, far below the surface
The flat surface of a scanner on which a document is placed to be scanned
A time for sleep
A thick covering mass or layer
Two or more beds or strata of rock united by the occurrence of fossils of the same characteristic species or genera
An abundant source of something
To embed or fix firmly in
“Take your largest log and bed it firmly in the ashes at the back of the firebox.”
To transfer (a plant) from a pot or seed tray to a garden plot
“The best time to bed new strawberries is in early spring.”
To lie down or go to bed with the intention of sleeping
“It was early twilight on a stony path when Thor decided it would be a good idea to bed down for the night.”
To engage in carnal activity
To engage in carnal activity with
To provide housing or accommodation for
To admit (a patient) to a hospital ward
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