Murphy bed

noun

Synonyms of Murphy bednext
: a bed that may be folded or swung into a closet

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To the immediate right is a small guest room with an en suite bath and Murphy bed, and further in is an office, also with a private bath. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025 Murphy beds are a secret weapon for comfortably hosting overnight guests without cramping your home’s style. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 For my sister and her family, a three-bedroom is perfect—one room would be for her and her husband, one for their son, and the third would serve as a guest room and an office, featuring a Murphy bed for visiting family members and a desk for work. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025 In the series, O'Donnell's character, Captain Don Hart of Firehouse 113, works with his team — including his two sons — to save the citizens of Nashville from every possible sort of disaster, from tornadoes to faulty Murphy beds to kites gone wild in the wind. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed

Word History

Etymology

William L. Murphy †1959 American inventor

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Murphy bed was in 1913

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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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