Meaning & Definition of word "Bedded"

Bedded

/ˈbɛdɪd/

verb:

  • 1. past tense of bed; to have provided with a bed.
    • Example: The workers bedded the new plants in the garden.
  • 2. to place or fix in a bed, as in establishing or positioning something firmly.
    • Example: The engineers bedded the pipes underground before sealing the trench.

adjective:

  • 1. having a bed or being characterized by being in a bed.
    • Example: After a long day, she was happy to be in her comfortable bedded surroundings.
  • 2. related to a type of vegetation or habitat characterized by being situated in or among the beds of plants.
    • Example: 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 of bedded

Meaning: to engage in casual sex

Example Sentence: He said he bedded a lot of girls during his college years.

Meaning: to settle down or get comfortable

Example Sentence: After a long day, I just want to get home and bed down.