Bedside (noun)

1. The area next to a bed, typically including a bedside table.
2. The place or position next to a bed, where someone sits to take care of the person in the bed.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from bed + side.

Examples:

1. She sat at the bedside, holding her mother's hand.
2. He placed the book on the bedside table.
3. The bedside lamp provided enough light for him to read by.
4. The nurse sat at the bedside, monitoring the patient's vital signs.
5. She slept soundly, reassured by her husband's presence at her bedside.