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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Serta Princeton chenille full sofa bed: $463.99 This Serta Princeton sofa bed is a budget-friendly option that doesn't compromise on comfort. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 The front door opened to the living room, a sofa bed was set up in the middle of the room. Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025 Our room, for instance, was a haven of comfort, featuring a double bed and a separate living room with a cozy queen-size sofa bed and a 55-inch television. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 This contains a sofa bed that sleeps up to two people. Adam Williams june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sofa bed was in 1805

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“Sofa bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa%20bed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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sofa bed

noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed

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