1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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This upholstered daybed looks like a couch, but moonlights as a spot to sleep with an extra trundle below that can accommodate up to two people.
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The whole pool area faces the sea, with plenty of huge umbrellas and daybeds (some more secluded in the gardens for a peaceful nap).
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Since there's no proper lounge in the home, the ground floor bedroom can be used as a daybed and there's lots of glazing in there, helping fill it with natural light.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Spend your days exploring the biosphere or lounging on daybeds and in private gazebos on the beach.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The whole pool area faces the sea, with plenty of huge umbrellas and daybeds (some more secluded in the gardens for a peaceful nap).
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Since there's no proper lounge in the home, the ground floor bedroom can be used as a daybed and there's lots of glazing in there, helping fill it with natural light.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Spend your days exploring the biosphere or lounging on daybeds and in private gazebos on the beach.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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daybed
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day·bed
ˈdā-ˌbed 
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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