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bedding

noun

Simple meaning

Any material used by or provided to animals to lie on.

Pronunciation

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behding

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbɛdɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Any material used by or provided to animals to lie on.

  2. Material used to provide a bed for animals

  3. British

    The textiles associated with a bed, e.g., sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, etc.

  4. british

    The textiles associated with the bed, as well as the mattress, bedframe, or bed base (such as box spring).

  5. British

    Coverings that are used on a bed

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Any material used by or provided to animals to lie on.

Used this way, bedding is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use bedding

  • “I bought new bedding to make my bedroom feel more comfortable.”

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Temporary

bedding plant

Structure

bedding plane

Other combinations

bedding materialsome beddingcross bedding

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • bedding geraniumnounCompound term

    An upright geranium having scalloped leaves with a broad color zone inside the margin and white or pink or red flowers.

  • bedding materialnounCompound term

    Material used to provide a bed for animals.

  • bedding plantnounCompound term

    An ornamental plant suitable for planting in a flowerbed.

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