Murphy bed

noun

Definition of Murphy bed

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

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The first known use of Murphy bed was in 1913

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Murphy bed

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Murphy bed

: a bed with a frame that can be folded into a space in a wall

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