sickbed
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of sickbed
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at sick 1, bed
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When the boy’s not looking, Jamie’s shoulders sag as he trudges up the stairs to Isla’s sickbed, showing us a hint of adult complexities he alone understands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
The actor was filming an episode of the final season of “The Crown” in which her character, Princess Margaret, is visited at her sickbed by her older sister Elizabeth, played by Imelda Staunton.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
In January 1945 he was moved again to a so-called sickbed at a camp near Vaihingen, a little further south.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2023
People talk about the death of a mother, and there are scenes of her sickbed.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021
Dr. Harlow is called out of town for a few days, and when he comes back he finds Phineas out of his sickbed.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun on Friday said the national government will concentrate its support to the region to ease a shortage in sickbeds, medical personnel and equipment.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2020
Gosden and Correll have broadcast twice from sickbeds, once from a booth at the Chicago Stadium when they were attending a prizefight.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Detroit, two fliers arose from sickbeds to join in the rescue: Floyd Bennett and Bernt Balchen.
From Time Magazine Archive
By horse & buggy he got around to miners' huts and farmers' sickbeds.
From Time Magazine Archive
And as she was accustomed to watching by sickbeds, and had been sleeping all afternoon, she managed to keep awake all night, and Dainty slept dreamlessly till dawn.
From Dainty's Cruel Rivals The Fatal Birthday by Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs.
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