bed rest
Americannoun
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a prolonged rest in bed, as in the treatment of an illness.
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a device used to support a person sitting up in bed.
Etymology
Origin of bed rest
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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After bed rest and painkillers, McClain seemed to get reckless, the people who knew him said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Most people get better with one or two weeks' bed rest, but for some flu can develop into pneumonia.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
However, bed rest can also make back pain last longer or even worsen.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
The third delivered a baby girl, but demanded 23 weeks of bed rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
“It’s a sign of a strong pregnancy,” the doctors assured Mrs. Richardson, but a few weeks after hiring the housekeeper, she had begun to bleed and was placed on bed rest.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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