Definition of BED
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
"My cat often sleeps on my bed. I keep a glass of water next to my bed when I sleep."
A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
"The meats and cheeses lay on a bed of lettuce."
(heading) A layer or surface.
Senses relating to a bed as a place for resting or sleeping.
Senses relating to a bed as a place or layer on which something else rests or is laid.
Examples of BED in a Sentence
- "My cat often sleeps on my bed. I keep a glass of water next to my bed when I sleep."
- "The meats and cheeses lay on a bed of lettuce."
Word Details
Is BED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BED are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BED
5 words from the letters in BED
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BED in Word Games
BED is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BED is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BED to find 5 additional valid words.