Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shit, bed. / (chiefly US, slang, vulgar, of a person or thing) To fail, often in a complete and irreparable fashion.

A portable bed supported by trestles, as used in a military camp, hospital etc.

(Guernsey, now historical) A low bed covered in dry fern or straw for people to sit or recline on, traditionally found in cottages or farmhouses.

(history) A lit de justice, in French history.

A sofa that unfolds into a bed.

Alternative spelling of sofa-bed

An arbitrary standard, especially one that is forced upon people for the sake of conformity and involves the sacrifice of what is useful.

Archaic form of bedroom.

A place to sleep and eat; bed and breakfast; the services provided by an inn or similar establishment. / Full connubial relations.

(euphemistic) To have sex with someone.