bedding
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the sheets, blankets, and pillowcases that you put on a bed.
the collective textiles used on a bed for comfort and warmth, such as sheets, blankets, and duvets.
Simple“We need to change the bedding and wash the sheets this morning.”
In context“The hotel prides itself on using high-thread-count cotton bedding to ensure maximum comfort for its guests.”
Synonymsbedclotheslinens - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
straw, wood chips, or other materials that animals sleep on.
material, such as straw or sawdust, provided for animals to sleep on or to absorb waste.
Simple“The farmer put fresh bedding in the horse's stall.”
In context“Using absorbent wood shavings as bedding helps maintain a hygienic environment in the poultry sheds.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
planting flowers in a garden to create a bright display for one season.
the practice of planting fast-growing plants in flower beds for temporary seasonal displays.
Simple“The park looks beautiful with its new summer bedding plants.”
In context“The horticultural team prepared the formal gardens for winter bedding, selecting frost-resistant pansies and cyclamens.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
the way layers of rock are arranged on top of each other.
the arrangement of sedimentary rocks in distinct layers or strata.
Simple“The cliff face showed clear bedding planes where the rock had formed.”
In context“Geologists analyzed the bedding of the sandstone to determine the environmental conditions during its deposition.”
Synonyms
From Middle English bedding, beddyng, from Old English bedding (“bedding”), equivalent to bed + -ing.
From bed + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.