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Bedside
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the area next to a bed, typically the surface of a table, shelf or nightstand, where one can place items for convenience such as lamps, books, phones, water, or medicine
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
bedsides
What is "bedside"?
Bedside refers to the area next to a bed, usually the space where furniture or personal items are placed. It is commonly used to describe furniture like a bedside table or lamp, which are positioned next to the bed for easy access. The bedside is a practical space for keeping essential items such as a clock, phone, or reading material within reach while in bed.
Examples
There was a small stack of books by the bedside, ready for bedtime reading.
