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bedding

/ˈbɛdɪŋ/

Meanings
  • noun

    Furnishings or covers for a bed, including sheets, blankets, quilts, and pillowcases.

    - "She changed the bedding every week."
    - "The hotel provided fresh bedding for their guests."

Synonyms

litter , bedclothes , bedlinen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bedding
bedding , spreading , wedding , spreading , leading , breeding , feeding , reading , heeding , gleaning , preening , greening , beaming , streaming , dreaming , scheming , teaming , streaming , beaming , gleaming , gleaning , scheming , streaming , teaming
Variants
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bedding , beddings , bed , bedded , beds , bed down , bedded down , bedding down , beds down
Etymology
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Old English 'bedan' meaning 'to furnish' or 'prepare a bed'.


Trivia
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  1. Bedding was once made from animal hides and straw.

  2. In some cultures, married couples sleep on separate bedding to maintain purity and cleanliness.

  3. The term 'sleep tight' originated from the use of ropes or cords to secure bedding and keep it taut.


Related Concepts
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  1. Furnishings: Bedding is a type of furnishing used to make a bed comfortable and attractive.

  2. Linens: Bedding can be made of various materials, including linens, which are breathable and absorbent.

  3. Quilts: Quilts are a type of bedding made by sewing together layers of fabric with insulating material in between.


Culture
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Bedding has cultural significance in various ways. In some cultures, bedding is used as a symbol of wealth and status. In literature, bedding is used metaphorically to refer to a place of comfort and security. In art, bedding has been depicted in various forms, from simple linens to elaborate silk and velvet coverlets.

How to Memorize "bedding"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize bedding, visualize a bed fully made with sheets, blankets, and pillowcases.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bedding' with the feeling of getting into a cozy, comfortable bed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bed is where I lay my head' to remember the definition of bedding.


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