Definition

A bed where a person lies when they are ill or unwell.

Example

She spent several weeks recovering in her sickbed after the surgery.

Conversation

I heard you were stuck on your sickbed for a week.

Yeah, it was pretty rough, but I’m feeling better now.

I'm glad to hear that! Did you manage to catch up on any shows while on the sickbed?

Definitely! I binge-watched a whole series to keep myself entertained.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sickbed → It is formed from "sick" (from Old English "sēoc", meaning ill or unwell) and "bed" (from Old English "bedd", meaning a place to lie down). The word "sickbed" refers to a bed where someone who is ill rests or recuperates.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where someone who is 'ill' ('sick') lies down to rest — that's what a sickbed is.

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