Synonyms for

Deathbed

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

Definition

a bed in which a person dies, or is expected to die soon

Synonyms & similar words

sickbed morgue mortuary casket coffin sarcophagus tomb grave

Example sentences

  1. She spent her final days on her deathbed.
  2. The family gathered around the deathbed to say their goodbyes.
  3. The doctor declared the patient's death on his deathbed.
  4. The priest came to give him the last rites on his deathbed.
  5. The dying man's last wish was to die on his deathbed at home.

Quotes

  • A deathbed's a detector of the heart. - John Keats
  • It is not death, but dying, which is terrible. - Henry Fielding
  • We all have a deathbed confession, right? - Keith Emerson

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