bed · noun /bed/
bed (FOR SLEEP)
A1 C or U a piece of furniture that you sleep on
Dictionary examples:
He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.
He likes to have breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.
She didn't get out of bed till lunchtime today.
I'm exhausted - I'm going to bed.
Learner example:
I'd like to sell my bed. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)
bed (BOTTOM)
C2 C the ground on the bottom of the sea, a river, etc.
Dictionary example:
the sea bed
Learner example:
They landed upside down on a river bed and almost everyone was killed during the fall. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
bed (GROUND)
C2 C a piece of ground that is used for growing plants, especially flowers
Dictionary example:
a flower bed
Learner example:
Remember my house has the number four, you can't miss it, it is a big white house with a large bed of roses just near the front door. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; French)
