1. the area next to a bed

1. located next to or used near a bed

Examples

• She sat at his bedside all night.
• The nurse kept a bedside vigil.
• He placed a glass of water on the bedside table.
• The doctor had an excellent bedside manner.
• There was a bedside lamp for reading.
• She rushed to her father’s bedside when he fell ill.
• The bedside clock showed 3 AM.