Synonyms for

Bed

Verb / bed / Another word for bed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

couch sofa divan

Informal

cot kip sack

Literary

couch of slumber chamber of rest place of repose

Antonyms

standing wakefulness activity alertness consciousness

Common collocations

  • make the bed
  • go to bed
  • in bed
  • bedridden
  • bedside table
  • bed sheets
  • bed frame
  • flower bed

Word family

noun bed
verb bed
adjective bedded

Usage note

While 'bed' can refer to furniture for sleeping, it also has meanings related to the bottom of a river or a garden plot. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I love to jump on my bed.
  2. My bed is so cozy and warm.
  3. I need to make my bed in the morning.
  4. I have a new bedspread for my bed.
  5. I have a hard time falling asleep in a new bed.

Quotes

  • I love sleep. My life has a tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know? - Ernest Hemingway
  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. - Irish proverb
  • I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom. - Thomas Carlyle

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