Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deathbed
noun
/ˈdɛθˌbɛd/
Definition
The bed on which a person dies or is dying.
Examples
- She held his hand tightly as he lay on his deathbed.
- Many families gather around the deathbed of a loved one to say their final goodbyes.
Meaning
A deathbed refers specifically to the bed where an individual lies during their final moments or hours before passing away.
Synonyms
- death scene
- final resting place
- bed of death
