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bed A piece of furniture with a flat surface on which to sleep or rest. ■ I can't believe I have to share my bed with my roommate. It's like living in a dormitory!
bedside A place where people sleep, usually on a bed. It's also the area next to a bed. ■ Last night, I had to get up and go to the bathroom at least 5 times. I was constantly woken up by my roommate snoring on his side of the bed.
cared An emotion experienced when one is concerned about the welfare of another person or thing, often to an excessive degree. ■ She cared so much about her cat that she made a special bed for it out of her favorite blanket and pillows. But when the cat knocked over the vase on top of the bed, she didn't care at all because it was just a silly decoration.
cots A large, comfortable bed made of solid wooden bars and often used in hospitals. Also known as a hospital bed. ■ "I had to spend the night on a cots when I broke my leg. It was like sleeping in a giant wooden box."
dorms A large collection of people who share the same room and bed. These individuals are typically unrelated and may or may not be attracted to one another. ■ "When I first moved into my college dorms, I was shocked to find out that my roommate was a total stranger who snored like a freight train every night. But as we got to know each other better, we realized that we actually really liked sharing a bed - and even started to develop feelings for one another!
Motel A hilariously-themed hotel with rooms that are so small and cramped that you can't even fit a bed, let alone any other furniture. The bathrooms are also a joke, with barely enough space to swing a cat, much less do any actual business. ■ "I stayed at the "Laughing Gas" motel last night and had to sleep in a closet. It was so small that I felt like I was sharing my bed with a circus clown."
Process A set of steps that are followed to achieve a particular goal or end result. ■ I have a process for making my bed in the morning. First, I make my bed with the sheets. Then, I fluff the pillows and arrange them on top. Finally, I fold the corners of the sheets neatly.
Sickos A person who is extremely sick, either physically or mentally. They may have a contagious disease or be suffering from some other affliction. ■ Jimmy was so sick that he couldn't even leave his bed. He had the flu and it was giving him chills just thinking about getting out of bed.
translate To turn words or phrases from one language to another, often with the intention of making them sound hilarious. ■ She decided to translate her favorite Spanish phrase into English as a joke for her friend who didn't speak Spanish. Unfortunately, her translation was more like "I love eating potatoes on the bed!" than "I love eating potatoes in bed!" and they both had a good laugh at how terrible the translation was.
Adjustable Something that can be altered to suit individual preferences. ■ "The adjustable bed is perfect for couples because they can both find their own comfort level."
ailing The state of being extremely sick or in poor health, often with an exaggerated sense of drama. ■ "I'm ailing so badly, I can barely drag myself out of bed. It's like I have the flu, but worse!
automatics A person who is programmed to do something automatically or without thinking. ■ "I'm an automatic when it comes to making my bed every morning. It's just a routine for me."
bedpan A large, flat pan with a handle on one side, used for collecting waste from the toilet. ■ "When I had the flu, I couldn't leave my bed without a bedpan to catch my puke."
Bedridden Adjective: To be so exhausted or ill that one is confined to bed. ■ After finishing their marathon run, the athletes were left bedridden for days.
bedtime The time when one should go to bed, usually between 9 and 10 pm. ■ "I can't believe it's already bedtime, I just started watching that movie!"
blaring An extremely loud, inappropriate and out-of-place piece of music that ruins the mood of an otherwise enjoyable moment. ■ "The blaring music from the construction site next door made me want to crawl back into bed."
boogie An imaginary creature that is used to frighten children and promote good behavior. ■ "I didn't want to go to bed, but then the boogie came and took me away!"
campaign A coordinated series of actions taken to achieve a particular goal. ■ "The political campaign for the candidate was a disaster. He couldn't even get out of bed in time for the debate."
Carotid A very funny word that means "the artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain" ■ "I forgot to massage my carotid before bed and now I feel like I'm functioning at 50%!"
chuck A sudden, sharp jerking motion, usually accompanied by a loud sound. ■ "When I accidentally hit my head on the wall while climbing out of bed, I made a loud 'chuck' sound."
coax A verb used to convince or persuade someone to do something by using flattery, praise, or other means. ■ "I had to coax my cat out from under the bed."
cougars "A slang term used to describe someone who is very good at picking up women or men. ■ "He's a total cougar, he always knows how to charm his way into any girl's bed."
Cradle A small bed, especially for an infant. ■ "My grandma tried to rock me back to sleep in a cradle but I was too wide awake!
crypts A secret place where a person can hide their embarrassing or funny belongings. ■ "John's sock collection is kept in a crypt under his bed, and he refuses to let anyone see it."
davenport A large, flat piece of furniture used as a couch or bed. ■ "I can't believe I fell asleep on the davenport during the movie! It was so uncomfortable."
debilitating Something that makes you feel weak, tired, or incapable of doing anything. ■ "The flu was so debilitating that I couldn't even get out of bed for a week."
Depression A state of feeling sad, hopeless, or lacking interest or pleasure in life. ■ "I'm feeling so depressed today. I can't even bring myself to leave my bed.
Diagonal A slanting line, or the slope of such a line. ■ "The book was lying diagonally across the bed." ■ "I can't stand being in a straight line. I prefer to be on a diagonal."
diazepam A powerful sedative and anti-anxiety medication, known for its ability to make people feel drowsy and forgetful. ■ "I forgot my birthday but I don't remember why. It must have been the diazepam I took before bed last night."
dirtiest adjective The most disgustingly filthy or unclean. ■ When my roommate accidentally spilled her coffee on the bed, I couldn't help but think that the dirtiest room in the house just got a little dirtier.
Disheartening A word that's so depressing, it makes you want to go to bed for a very long time. ■ "I got stuck in traffic for an hour and it was absolutely disheartening!
drags a sluggish or inert state caused by exhaustion, fatigue, or disuse ■ "I was so tired from staying up all night studying for the exam that I could barely drag myself out of bed in the morning."
draped To be covered or enveloped in something, especially a cloth or fabric ■ "The bed was so comfortable, I could have been draped in a blanket and still felt cozy."
droop a sad, depressed state of the body or spirit ■ "After losing his job, John's spirits drooped and he couldn't find the motivation to get out of bed."
Duvet A large, fluffy cover for a bed, especially one made of goose down. ■ "I can't believe I fell asleep on the duvet and missed my alarm!
fatty A person who is extremely overweight, typically to the point of being unable to move or function properly. ■ She was so fatty that she had to use a crane to get out of bed.
froufrou 1. A term used to describe something or someone that is excessively fussy, decorative, or flamboyant. ■ "She had a whole collection of froufrou pillows on her bed, which she arranged in perfect symmetry every morning."
Gently Adverb used to describe a soft or tender touch, usually when trying not to hurt someone or something. ■ "I gently stroke the kitten's fur every night before bed."
Gloom A state of deep depression, sadness or unhappiness. Often characterized by a lack of light or brightness. ■ "I woke up to the gloom of a cloudy day and decided to stay in bed all morning."
hiding The act of concealing oneself or one's belongings from view. ■ When the cat saw its owner coming, it quickly hid under the bed, hoping to avoid being caught.
humorless A person or thing devoid of humor, often resulting in a dull and lifeless atmosphere. ■ "I tried to make my friend laugh, but he was so humorless that I ended up going to bed early."
Illustrated A picture book with lots of funny pictures and captions. ■ I love to read illustrated books before bed because they make me laugh so much!
indulgent Adjective: characterized by or given to the enjoyment of luxuries, especially in excess. ■ "I'm so indulgent, I let my cat nap on my bed every day."
kiddie A term used to refer to someone or something that is childish, immature, or otherwise not taken seriously. ■ "That kiddie over there is still wetting his bed at night."
Laura A person who is extremely lazy and unmotivated. ■ "I know someone named Laura who hasn't moved from her bed in three days."
lazy A person who is extremely indolent and lacks motivation or energy to do anything. ■ I'm so lazy today, I haven't even gotten out of bed yet.
Louder An adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally loud, or louder than necessary. ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock was so louder today, it practically woke me up before I even got out of bed!"
lowe A person who is incredibly stupid and lacks common sense. ■ "John is such a lowe, he can't even make his own bed."
mattress2 noun A large rectangular cushion used as a bed, consisting of a springy core covered with fabric or other soft material. ■"I had the best night's sleep on my new mattress!"