bedmate
noun
bed·mate
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Definition of bedmate
: one who shares one's bed
especially
: a sexual partner
Examples of bedmate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To prosper in this world reactionary nationalism no longer needed the bedmates with whom it had been tucked up. — The Economist, "Conservatism is fighting for its life against reactionary nationalism," 4 July 2019 The same applies when asking about your significant other's former bedmates—the simple question can snowball into more intrusive queries. — Anthea Levi, Health.com, "When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Ask Your Partner How Many People They’ve Slept With," 28 Feb. 2018 Sports and society have been bedmates forever, and right now, society is a testy place. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Daugherty's TML: Where's the passion for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers?," 19 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bedmate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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