bedside
word
/ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/
/bˈɛdsaɪd/
Definition
The area or space next to a bed, often referred to when talking about furniture or the place where someone sits or stands near a person lying in bed.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a noun (the 'bedside' of someone) and as an adjective in phrases like 'bedside table' or 'bedside manner.' Common in medical settings when talking about caring for patients. Not used for the actual bed, but the area beside it.
Spanish: lado de la camaPortuguese (BR): cabeceiraPortuguese (PT): cabeceiraChinese (Simplified): 床边Chinese (Traditional): 床邊Hindi: बिस्तर का किनाराArabic: جانب السريرBengali: বিছানার পাশেRussian: прикроватный - у кроватиJapanese: ベッドサイドVietnamese: bên giườngKorean: 침대 옆Turkish: yatak başı - yatak yanıUrdu: بستر کے ساتھIndonesian: sisi tempat tidur
Example Sentences
The nurse took his temperature at his bedside.
basic
There is a lamp on the bedside table.
basic
He's got great bedside manner—very kind and patient.
natural
She waited quietly by his bedside.
basic
I left my glasses on the bedside table again.
natural
The doctor spoke to the family at the patient's bedside.
natural