deathbed Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɛθˌbɛd/
What Does Deathbed Mean?
Deathbed is used as a noun meaning The bed on which someone dies. It can also mean The last hours before death.
Deathbed in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ |
| Plural | deathbeds |
Deathbed Definition (Noun)
- The bed on which someone dies.
- The last hours before death.
- A grave; the site of a burial or entombment.
Synonyms of Deathbed
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Deathbed synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
deathbed (plural deathbeds)
Words That Rhyme With Deathbed
Origin of Deathbed
From Middle English dethbed, from Old English dēaþbedd (“deathbed; grave”), equivalent to death + bed. Cognate with Swedish dödsbädd (“deathbed”). Compare also Dutch sterfbed (“deathbed”), German Sterbebett and Totenbett (both “deathbed”), Danish dødsleje (“deathbed”).