Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bedfellow

Noun

/ˈbɛdˌfɛloʊ/

Definition

A person who shares a bed, often used to describe someone who sleeps in the same bed as another, typically in a romantic context.

Examples

During their long years together, they became not just lovers but true bedfellows.
The notion of having a bedfellow in times of distress can provide comfort.
They laughed about how they were now bedfellows in both life and business.

Meaning

The term ‘bedfellow’ usually refers to a partner or companion with whom someone shares a bed. It can imply intimacy, both emotionally and physically, and is often used in contexts relating to romantic relationships.