Synonyms for
Bedside
Definition
The area beside a bed, especially the space where someone sleeps or rests.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bedside manner
- bedside table
- bedside lamp
- bedside commode
- bedside reading
- bedside vigil
- bedside cabinet
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used as an adjective or noun referring to the area next to a bed, especially in a medical context. 'Bedside manner' is a common idiom referring to a doctor's or nurse's demeanor when interacting with patients.
Example sentences
- I always keep a book on my bedside table.
- My grandmother fell out of bed and hit her head on the bedside table.
- I'm looking for a new bedside lamp.
- She sat on the edge of the bedside and put her shoes on.
- There's an alarm clock on the bedside table.
Quotes
I like to read a book in bed before I sleep, so I always keep a lamp on my bedside table.
There's nothing like a good night's sleep in your own bed, with your favorite book on the bedside table.
The bedside is where we rest our heads and dream our dreams.