Definition of BEDPAN

bedpan

Meanings

Plural: bedpans

Noun

  • a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
  • A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

Origin / Etymology

From bed + pan ("chamber pot").

Synonyms

chamber pot

Scrabble Score: 11

bedpan is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bedpan is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bedpan is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

bedpan is a valid Words With Friends word