bedding

/ˈbɛdɪŋ/
noun
  1. The sheets, blankets, pillows, and other covers used on a bed.
    • He folded the clean bedding and put it in the linen closet.
    • The hotel provides fresh bedding for every guest.
    • She bought new bedding for the guest room, including soft sheets and a warm comforter.
  2. Straw, hay, or other material used as a base for animals to sleep on.
    • The rabbit's cage needs clean bedding every week.
    • The farmer spread fresh straw bedding in the horse stalls.
    • They used wood shavings as bedding for the chickens.
  3. A base or foundation layer, such as in construction or gardening.
    • The tiles were laid on a bedding of sand and cement.
    • The plants need a bedding of rich compost to grow well.
    • The road was built on a bedding of crushed stone.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for a bed.
    • They offer a range of bedding accessories like mattress protectors.
    • The store has a large selection of bedding plants for the garden.
    • She works in the bedding department of the home goods store.
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