bedded

American

[bed-id] / ˈbɛd ɪd /

adjective

Geology.

of or relating to rocks that exhibit bedding.

Etymology

Origin of bedded

First recorded in 1820–30; bed + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Mr. Scott charts a course through these momentous events with great skill, producing a book that is readable and accessible but bedded in authoritative scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Dockweiler RV Park was No. 13 of the 15 places they’ve bedded down since the Eaton fire destroyed their Altadena home last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

His return could tilt this year's title run in City's favour, but Fabregas believes the Belgian will have to be bedded in gently.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Kohli and Rahul bedded down for a fight thereafter but they struggled under the relentless pressure and the scoring rate fell as the paid fought to preserve wickets.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Here was an oaken sill, cut long ago and sanded clean and bedded true.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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