Definition

A structure that supports a mattress and bedding, forming the base of a bed.

Example

She bought a beautiful wooden bedstead for her new bedroom.

Conversation

I just bought a new bedstead for my bedroom.

That's awesome! What style did you choose?

I went for a modern look with a wooden frame.

Sounds great! A good bedstead can really change the feel of a room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bedstead → It is formed from "bed" (from Old English *bedd*, meaning a sleeping place) and "stead" (from Old English *stede*, meaning place or site). The word "bedstead" refers to the structure or frame that supports a bed, essentially meaning the place for a bed.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bed' as your sleeping place and 'stead' as a site or location — together, they remind you that a bedstead is the frame or place for your bed.

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