bedside

American  

[bed-sahyd] / ˈbɛdˌsaɪd /

noun

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

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adjective

1. at or for a bedside.

   a bedside table.

bedside British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of bedside

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

Example Sentences

The researchers aim to develop a portable version that could be used at the bedside, in outpatient clinics, or in remote areas with limited medical resources.

From Science Daily

Harlow is curled on her side, a stack of books on the bedside table.

From Literature

The doll stood next to the golden crane on Sadako’s bedside table.

From Literature

Then he crossed the room and turned the bedside lamp on low.

From Literature

I put down the sweater and tapped the bedside tray where I had been taking my meals.

From Literature