Definition

A person whose job is to make beds or prepare sleeping areas, often in hotels or homes.

Example

The bedder quickly arranged the sheets and pillows before the guests arrived.

Conversation

I saw a bedder working at that hotel we stayed at last week.

Oh really? What did they do exactly?

They were making the beds and keeping everything tidy.

That sounds like a tough job, but it must be satisfying to see everything neat.

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Root Explanation

The word 'bedder' originates from Old English 'bedda', meaning a person who makes or prepares a bed. It combines 'bed' (meaning a piece of furniture for sleep) and '-er' (meaning a person who performs a specific action). Thus, 'bedder' refers to a person who prepares or makes a bed.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes' ('-er') a 'bed' — that's why 'bedder' means a person who prepares a bed.

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