FEATHERBED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

hire more workers than are necessary

Categories: Hire, Engage, Employ

Synonyms

Featherbed, Indulge, Feather bed, Cosset, Cocker

🔗 Related Words

feather – A related word in the same word family.

bed – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.