bed rest

noun

: confinement of a sick person to bed

Examples of bed rest in a Sentence

The doctor prescribed bed rest for a month.
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After spending the pregnancy on bed rest and miraculously delivering a healthy baby, Perryman’s parents wanted a name to match the miracle. Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025 When illness reduces physical activity, prolonged bed rest can lead to muscle atrophy (muscle loss), decreasing daily calorie expenditure. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 On March 13, Serena Mancera, then 31 weeks pregnant, was supposed to be on bed rest due to her placenta previa, a condition where the placenta blocked all or part of her cervix. Brian Brant, People.com, 11 May 2025 Along with the usual difficulties — bed rest, birthing classes, the high costs of healthcare and baby formula — anticipating his first child is bringing a lot of baggage with Sean’s own father to the surface. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bed rest

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bed rest was in 1902

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“Bed rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20rest. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

bed rest

noun
: confinement of a sick person to bed
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