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vb. to arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress
Usage examples of "make the bed".
He'd learned to appreciate how comfortable life could be when there was someone to do the laundry, make the bed, and polish the boots.
It had dusted and cleaned the room and was now trying to make the bed with Vaska in it.
Since Samson had become operational, I had spent well over a hundred hours with him in this room, patiently instructing him how to make the bed, wash dishes, vacuum the floor, program the TV, fetch me a soda, answer the front door and greet guests, play various board games, and feed the cat.
I'd know if any of the staff went in there because they'd make the bed and everything.
We dressed and hurried down to the dining hall-I didn't even make the bed-and wolfed down bread and cheese with water.
The matron helped her settle the babies in their cribs, helped her make the bed, and then led Brun off to show her the house.
Such thoughts roamed through his mind as he stood alone in the room the following day and began to make the bed.