Bedclothes/ˈbedkləʊðz/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Bedroom Context Use 'bedclothes' when describing items on a bed, mainly in home or hospitality settings. The hotel provides clean bedclothes for each guest. Pro Tip 2/3Not Clothing 'Bedclothes' are not clothes worn to bed but items layered on the bed for comfort and warmth. She folded the bedclothes neatly before bedtime. Pro Tip 3/3Hygiene Importance Bedclothes are commonly associated with cleanliness. They should be washed regularly. I wash my bedclothes once a week to keep them fresh.