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
The third delivered a baby girl, but demanded 23 weeks of bed rest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
Sleep duration decreased at the beginning of bed rest, and on average, participants slept less than 6.5 hours during the night throughout the study.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024
People on bed rest lose muscle mass, have a slowed-down metabolism, and become dehydrated.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2024
The doctors put her on strict bed rest: no more than forty minutes a day on her feet, including trips to the bathroom; no exertions.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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