1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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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.
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New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The heated pool, hot tub, and a 60-foot deck are flanked by cabanas and daybeds, complete with towel service, sunscreen, and a dedicated host.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The heated pool, hot tub, and a 60-foot deck are flanked by cabanas and daybeds, complete with towel service, sunscreen, and a dedicated host.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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daybed
noun
day·bed
ˈdā-ˌbed 
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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