Bedding

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Bedding

Bedding, also known as bedclothes or bed linen, is the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for hygiene, warmth, protection of the mattress, and decorative effect. Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment. Multiple sets of bedding for each bed will often be washed in rotation and/or changed seasonally to improve sleep comfort at varying room temperatures.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛdɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "bedding" comes from the word "bedde", which, in Middle English, means "bed". The suffix "-ing" was added in the 15th century.

Related Terms

  • Blanket: A large, usually rectangular piece of cloth, generally used on a bed over a sheet to keep the sleeper warm.
  • Duvet: A type of bedding, a soft flat bag filled with down, feathers, wool, silk or a synthetic alternative, and protected with a removable cover.
  • Pillow: A support for the head used while sleeping on a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair.
  • Mattress: A large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, designed to be used as a bed or on a bed frame.
  • Quilt: A multi-layered textile, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting.
  • Comforter: A type of bedding made of two lengths of fabric or covering sewn together and filled with insulative materials for warmth.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski