bedside

[ bed-sahyd ]

noun

1. the side of a bed, especially as the place of one attending the sick.

adjective

1. at or for a bedside:

   a bedside table.

bedside

/ ˈbɛdˌsaɪd /

noun

1. 1. the space by the side of a bed, esp of a sick person
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bedside lamp

      a doctor's bedside manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedside¹

1325–75; Middle English; originally bed + 's ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

At the same time, this plug-and-play concept can help accelerate the translation of new T-cell-based therapies from the laboratory to patient bedside.

From Science Daily

Staff started her on IV antibiotics and performed a bedside ultrasound.

From Salon

I think my bedside manner, my compassion and understanding for people is what’s taken me through.

From Los Angeles Times

"I sit by his bedside and I say 'so many people are thinking about you and praying for you wishing you well'."

From BBC

And he said Paterson had a good "bedside manner" and was reassuring to them both.

From BBC