beds

word · lemma: bed

/ˈbɛdz/
bedz
/bˈɛdz/
bedz

Definition

A bed is a piece of furniture that people sleep or rest on. The plural form 'beds' means more than one bed.

Usage & Nuances

Usually countable: 'one bed', 'two beds'. Common phrases include 'go to bed', 'make the bed', and 'bedroom', but note that 'go to bed' usually uses singular 'bed' even if a room has multiple beds. Don't confuse it with 'sleep' or 'lie down'.

Example Sentences

The room has two beds.

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We need three beds for the guests.

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The hotel put clean sheets on all the beds.

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Do you want separate beds, or can you share one?

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The kids jumped on the beds even though I told them not to.

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By the time we arrived, all the cheap beds were gone.

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