bedded

American

[bed-id] / ˈbɛd ɪd /

adjective

Geology.

of or relating to rocks that exhibit bedding.

Etymology

Origin of bedded

First recorded in 1820–30; bed + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Mr. Scott charts a course through these momentous events with great skill, producing a book that is readable and accessible but bedded in authoritative scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

His return could tilt this year's title run in City's favour, but Fabregas believes the Belgian will have to be bedded in gently.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Photos taken with your smartphone have the location and other information bedded within the image.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

As dusk approached, he bedded down at home in case the Israeli army advanced at nightfall.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023

We bedded down in the stables with the bicycles.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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