sofa bed

noun

Synonyms of sofa bednext
: 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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The Mozart and Beethoven two-bedroom suites each accommodate up to four people—one queen and two twins—and the Dvorak and Blues suites have king and sofa beds for up to three people. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 From this room, a couple of steps lead up to another small loft that sleeps one, though in this case Backcountry Tiny Homes has added a small sofa bed and storage. Adam Williams april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 Murphy sofa beds — the store will arrange delivery. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Plush Soft Double Seat Sofa Bed Furniture that pulls double duty is always a smart buy, which is why this sofa bed is at the top of our list. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 May. 2026.

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sofa bed

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

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