sofa bed
noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed by lowering its hinged upholstered back to horizontal position or by pulling out a concealed mattress
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Ebern Designs Folding Sofa Bed Never run out of extra seating or a place for guests to sleep with this folding sofa bed.
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Mattresses, box springs, futons, mattress toppers, sofa beds, and air mattresses can’t be accepted over concerns of bedbug infestations, hygiene, and allergens.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Previous renderings also showed a bathroom, rear master bedroom, extra sleeping area courtesy of fold-out sofa beds, and an outdoor deck right next to the slide-out.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Mattresses, box springs, futons, mattress toppers, sofa beds, and air mattresses can’t be accepted over concerns of bedbug infestations, hygiene, and allergens.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Previous renderings also showed a bathroom, rear master bedroom, extra sleeping area courtesy of fold-out sofa beds, and an outdoor deck right next to the slide-out.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Sofa bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa%20bed. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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