Murphy bed

noun

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

Examples of Murphy bed in a Sentence

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Murphy bed-style mattresses fold out from the wall, along with a pillow, clean sheet, and blanket. Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Back then, Turner often slept in a pull-down Murphy bed in his office above the newsroom. David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026 Lori Beds offers the best Murphy bed customization on the market. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 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 14 May. 2026.

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