American English
/ˈbɛ.ɾɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of bed
Bedding is sheets, blankets, straw, or similar material put on a bed or in an animal's sleeping area.
Practice out loudBedding is sheets, blankets, straw, or similar material put on a bed or in an animal's sleeping area.
The bedding was soft and comfortable.
The horse's bedding needs to be changed.
When it means bedclothes or animal bedding, bedding is usually uncountable.
Having sex with someone.
The novel describes him bedding three women that summer.
The article says the actor was bedding several fans.
This use is informal and direct. In neutral speech, people often say sleep with.
to go to your bed in order to sleep
I usually go to bed before eleven.
to help someone get into bed and prepare to sleep
I put the baby to bed at seven.
a place that provides a room and breakfast
We stayed at a small bed and breakfast.
Before -ed and -ing, the final d doubles: bedded, bedding.