1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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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.
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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
The living room is nearby and can be outfitted with a large sofa, or a daybed – or alternatively serve as a secondary bedroom with a double bed or bunks, depending on requirements.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s even an outdoor daybed on sale for those who want to truly relax in style.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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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
The living room is nearby and can be outfitted with a large sofa, or a daybed – or alternatively serve as a secondary bedroom with a double bed or bunks, depending on requirements.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s even an outdoor daybed on sale for those who want to truly relax in style.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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daybed
noun
day·bed
ˈdā-ˌbed 
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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