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noun fu·ton \ ˈfü-ˌtän \

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plural futons also futon

:a usually cotton-filled mattress used on the floor or in a frame as a bed, couch, or chair

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Litter boxes were randomly placed in various locations, including on a futon and inside a bathtub.

— tiffini theisen, OrlandoSentinel.com, "34 cats rescued from extreme filth of elderly Florida woman's home," 28 June 2017
Two futon mattresses, brought inside when needed, hung over a support beam in the covered vestibule to air out between use and to keep rodents from nesting among their soft innards.

— jonathan c. slaght, Scientific American Blog Network, "East of Siberia: An Undesirable Nest," 5 May 2017
Each accommodates up to five guests, with bunk beds that sleep three, a queen-size futon, a four-person dining table with chairs, counter space with cupboards and bathroom with shower.

— seattle times staff, The Seattle Times, "Comfy cabins and a mint-green river at off-the-beaten-path state park," 3 May 2017
For $80 a night guests can get a queen-size bed and a futon in Ms. Deans’s second bedroom.

— james dobbins, New York Times, "Making a Living With Airbnb," 7 Apr. 2017
This is a traditional Japanese guesthouse with three rooms to rent, each with futons and tatami mats.

— the washington post, The Denver Post, "An enlightening overnight, including cordial deer, in Nara, Japan," 23 Feb. 2017
In a light-industrial complex not far from the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline, Blue Marble Materials recycles mattresses, box springs and futons.

— sam richards, The Mercury News, "Mattress recycling program grows in Bay Area, but some areas left out," 27 Jan. 2017
A closet within the room reveals futon mats and bedding, and a second paper screen door separates the room from a smaller space, like a sitting room, with a window.

— kat odell, ELLE Decor, "A Brief History Of The Ryokan (And A Stunning New Ryokan You'll Want To Visit)," 23 Dec. 2016

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