1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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For a cozier take on the trend, Wilkinson juxtaposed bunked setups with low-slung daybeds.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
The Rounds are particularly well suited to families, as standard units have a trundle bed and suites have a trundle and a daybed.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
There are abundant options that include the typical features of adjustable mattress height settings and wheels, but some also enable you to convert it to a toddler bed with safety rails, a daybed and even a full-size bed with a headboard and footboard.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Grayson Daybed and Trundle Another piece that has lots of different purposes is the Grayson daybed (82.5 x 40.5 x 38 inches) and trundle (75 x 40 x 11 inches).
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
The custom-tiled rooftop pool is surrounded by cabanas, daybeds and pods with a mini water park nearby featuring a water slide and splash pad play area.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
The sleek vessel, which retails for more than a $1 million according to brokers, is equipped with daybeds for optimal alfresco viewing while cruising past Palm Beach’s many waterfront mansions.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
Taboo is another dreamscape of a beach club, with an infinity pool that overlooks the Caribbean Sea and a crown of fluffy, cloud-like daybeds.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
The sides of the daybed can also be propped up like arm rests or brought down (like a true daybed!) for plenty of space to sprawl out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
The Rounds are particularly well suited to families, as standard units have a trundle bed and suites have a trundle and a daybed.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
There are abundant options that include the typical features of adjustable mattress height settings and wheels, but some also enable you to convert it to a toddler bed with safety rails, a daybed and even a full-size bed with a headboard and footboard.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Grayson Daybed and Trundle Another piece that has lots of different purposes is the Grayson daybed (82.5 x 40.5 x 38 inches) and trundle (75 x 40 x 11 inches).
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
The custom-tiled rooftop pool is surrounded by cabanas, daybeds and pods with a mini water park nearby featuring a water slide and splash pad play area.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
The sleek vessel, which retails for more than a $1 million according to brokers, is equipped with daybeds for optimal alfresco viewing while cruising past Palm Beach’s many waterfront mansions.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
Taboo is another dreamscape of a beach club, with an infinity pool that overlooks the Caribbean Sea and a crown of fluffy, cloud-like daybeds.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
The sides of the daybed can also be propped up like arm rests or brought down (like a true daybed!) for plenty of space to sprawl out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
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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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