Murphy bed

noun

: a bed that may be folded or swung into a closet

Examples of Murphy bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three sizes of white Murphy bed frames could threaten safety. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

The Prestige Class is a private cabin complete with a Murphy bed, private bathroom, heated cabin floors, and an extra-large window to soak in the stunning views. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

The underside of the Murphy bed houses a bar-style dining table that works with a set of folding stools. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026

Murphy bed that doubles as a couch, too. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

William L. Murphy †1959 American inventor

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Murphy bed

• abovesaid
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