bedding

1 of 2

noun

bed·​ding ˈbe-diŋ 

1

: bedclothes

2

: a bottom layer : foundation

3

: material to provide a bed for livestock

4

: stratification

bedding

2 of 2

adjective

: suitable for planting in large groups in flower beds to produce a mass display

bedding plants

Examples of bedding in a Sentence

Noun

Wash your cat's bedding regularly.

Adjective

The flower makes an excellent bedding plant.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Wash pet bedding regularly, says Bryant. Seal off areas where squirrels and other wildlife can come indoors to nest inside walls, attics, or crawlspaces, says Benson. Reduce indoor clutter. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024

Between sweat, oils, dead skin, and beauty products, our bedding gets dirty fast. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024

Purple Harmony Pillow Hot sleepers, listen up: A few tiny tweaks to your bedding can make a world of difference in the summertime — starting with your pillow. —Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024

Maintaining clean and fresh bedding is essential for a good night's sleep and overall health. —Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from bedd

Adjective

from gerund of bed entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bedding

noun

bed·​ding

ˈbed-iŋ

1

: bedclothes

2

: material for a bed