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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The discovery could support the development of new approaches for maintaining muscle repair during aging, extended bed rest, and other conditions that involve long periods of inactivity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
When my wife was pregnant, her OB-GYN declared her cervix to be incompetent and put her on bed rest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Not only has she had to endure weeks of bed rest and constant supervision, but she must now give birth in a nation experiencing rolling blackouts and days-long power cuts.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
The third delivered a baby girl, but demanded 23 weeks of bed rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
I’m ordered to a week of bed rest and I don’t object because I feel so lousy.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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