deathbed

[deth-bed]

noun

1. the bed on which a person dies.

   The museum contains Lincoln's deathbed.

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, said, or done during the last few hours of a person's life.

   a deathbed confession.

deathbed

/ ˈdɛθˌbɛd /

noun

1. 1. the bed in which a person is about to die

   2. ( as modifier )

      a deathbed conversion

2. about to die

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathbed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, deathbed is from the Middle English word deethbed. See death, bed

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on one's deathbed, in the last few hours before death.

Example Sentences

“I swear to God, I will say it on my deathbed, I did not touch that woman,” Cardi B said outside the courthouse following the conclusion of the trial.

From Los Angeles Times

“I promised Budd on his deathbed that I would get this made.”

From Los Angeles Times

I would often fantasize about lying on my deathbed with the love of my life, hand in hand, like Noah and Allie.

From Los Angeles Times

English writer and women’s rights activist Mary Wollstonecraft was so obsessed with her best friend that after her friend died, Wollstonecraft wore a mourning ring made of her friend’s hair until her own deathbed.

From Los Angeles Times

"Ilene has always said that she will be iterating ideas for the 'L Word' on her deathbed."

From Salon