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daybed

noun

day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
Synonyms of daybednext
1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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In one photo, the pregnant mom could be seen sprawled on a daybed in her bathroom, wearing a brown and white striped sweater tucked up to show her growing belly. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 There’s even an outdoor daybed on sale for those who want to truly relax in style. Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025 By day, hit up the water sports platform to kayak, snorkel, wakeboard, or ride Jet Skis, or check out the slide that descends from the pool deck; after sunset, watch an outdoor movie or relax under the stars on a cushioned daybed. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025 The lounge feels like a five-star hotel with fine dining (don’t miss the schnitzel), an exceptional whiskey bar, and plush daybeds and showers. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daybed

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daybed was in 1679

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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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daybed

noun
day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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