water bed

wa·ter bed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er bed]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər bɛd/
- /ˈwɔːtə(r) bed/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er bed]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər bɛd/

Definitions of water bed words

noun water bed a bed having a liquid-filled rubber or plastic mattress in a rigid, often heated, waterproof frame, and providing a surface that conforms to the sleeper's body in any position. 1
noun water bed a heavy vinyl bag filled with water and used as a bed or as a mattress in a special bed frame 0
noun water bed Alternative spelling of waterbed. 0

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Origin of water bed

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; water + bed

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Parts of speech for Water bed

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water bed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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