bed
UK: bɛd | US: bɛd
Definition
n. a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on
n. a plot of ground where plants are grown
n. the bottom of a body of water (e.g., riverbed)
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Etymology
The word "bed" originates from Old English "bedd," meaning a sleeping place or resting spot. Its Proto-Germanic root "*badją" shares ties with similar words in Dutch ("bed") and German ("Bett"). The term has retained its core meaning over centuries, expanding metaphorically to describe planting areas (e.g., flowerbed) or natural formations (e.g., seabed). Its simplicity reflects its ancient, functional role in daily life.
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