bedder meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

bedder

noun

Etymology From bed + -er (agent noun suffix).

Agent Agent noun of bed; one who beds.

Abbreviation, Contraction Contraction of bedmaker; a housekeeper or domestic cleaner (historically a domestic servant), generally female, employed by one of the constituent colleges of Cambridge University to clean rooms; generally equivalent to a modern scout at Oxford University.

Cambridge University slang

bedder

noun

Etymology From bed + -er (measurement suffix).

In compounds, Informal A property with a specified number of bedrooms.

From looking round, I realized that the gap in the market was for smart one-bedders in central locations.2006, Liz Hodgkinson, The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property:
The main gripe with new condominiums these days is the lack of space, and that was apparent in this three-bedder unit with its small bedrooms and communal spaces.2017 July 8, “A 3-bedder condo with space for a family of three”, in Lookbox Living:

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Well if it’s a two-bedder, it’s not too big a problem. Such units are still big enough for her and her partner, and maybe their first child too.2020 March 10, Ryan Ong, “Why two-bedroom units could be the safest choice for rental income”, in 99.co:

Related terms: early-to-bedder, late-to-bedder