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bedding

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɛdɪŋ// UK //bˈɛdɪŋ// bed·ding

n. sheets, blankets, and pillows used on a bed. You use this word to talk about the things you sleep on.

n. the linens, blankets, and pillows used for sleeping. Uncountable in general reference; countable when referring to specific sets or types.


SIMPLE

I need to wash the bedding this weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel changed the bedding every three days to keep the room fresh and clean.

COMPLEX

She packed light, bringing only a single set of cotton bedding for the entire two-week trip across Europe.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English bedding, beddyng, from Old English bedding (“bedding”), equivalent to bed + -ing.

Etymology 2

From bed + -ing.

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