Bedded

/ˈbɛdɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past tense of bed; to have provided with a bed.
The workers bedded the new plants in the garden.
to place or fix in a bed, as in establishing or positioning something firmly.
The engineers bedded the pipes underground before sealing the trench.
adjective
having a bed or being characterized by being in a bed.
After a long day, she was happy to be in her comfortable bedded surroundings.
related to a type of vegetation or habitat characterized by being situated in or among the beds of plants.
The garden was filled with bedded flowers that added color to the landscape.

Etymology

Past participle of bed

Common Phrases and Expressions

bedded down
to take one's rest or settle in bed
bedding someone
to engage in sexual relations with someone
bedded for the night
to have settled in for sleep although may imply intimacy

Related Words

bed
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest
bedding
materials used to cover a bed, such as sheets and blankets
bedroom
a room for sleeping in

Slang Meanings

to engage in casual sex
He said he bedded a lot of girls during his college years.
to settle down or get comfortable
After a long day, I just want to get home and bed down.