Definition

Located next to or near a bed, often used to describe furniture or activities that occur in that area.

Example

She placed her book on the bedside table before going to sleep.

Conversation

Have you seen that new bedside lamp I bought?

Yeah, it looks really nice next to your bed!

Thanks! I wanted something that would work well for reading in bed.

It definitely suits the bedside vibe you have going on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The area next to a bed, often used for placing items like lamps or books.

Example

She placed her glasses on the bedside before going to sleep.

Conversation

I just bought a new lamp to put on my bedside table.

That sounds nice! What color is it?

It's a warm yellow that really brightens up the room.

Root Explanation

Bedside → It is formed from "bed" (from Old English *bedd*, meaning a place for sleeping) and "side" (from Old English *side*, meaning the lateral part of something). The word "bedside" refers to the area next to a bed.

Memory Tip

Imagine the area next to your sleeping place — that's what 'bedside' means, combining 'bed' for sleeping and 'side' for the area next to it.

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