futon

noun

fu·ton | \ ˈfü-ˌtän

plural futons also futon

Definition of futon

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

Examples of futon in a Sentence

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He initially was placed in a room of three tatami mats, about 80 square feet, and was sleeping on a futon, but was moved to a larger room with a bed, the lawyer said. — Peter Landers, WSJ, "After 50 Long Days in Jail, Ghosn Is Sharp as He Prepares His Defense," 8 Jan. 2019 Adding their own furniture like a white futon couch helped with this stressful scenario of turning standard-issue dorm furniture into a homey refuge. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Mississippi State University Dorm Decor," 22 Aug. 2018 Swap out your usual throw pillows from your bed or futon and use this adorable one instead. — Erin Nicole Celletti, Teen Vogue, "9 Holiday Decor Items Under $50," 3 Dec. 2018 When that June day comes, and the futon-and-cinderblock-bookshelf crowd is laughing at you, oomph is out, and the minimalist look seems poised for a comeback. — David Netto, Town & Country, "One Interior Designer on the Subtle Art of Decorating a Dorm Room," 12 July 2018 Your futon from Wayfair can handle a Domino's pizza box; Middleton's couch, which the queen could potentially nap on, can't. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Kate Middleton Just Put Prince William on Blast For This 'Nightmare' Habit," 6 Dec. 2018 Guests typically eat a vegetarian dinner and breakfast in private dining rooms at the shukubo, and sleep on futons on a tatami mat floor. — Anna Fifield, Washington Post, "Brutal hours aren’t just for salarymen: Japanese monk sues temple for overwork," 17 May 2018 After taking the drug, the patient lies on a futon amid candles and fresh flowers, listening to music. — Dave Philipps, New York Times, "Ecstasy as PTSD Relief for Soldiers: ‘I Was Able to Forgive Myself.’," 1 May 2018 After taking the drug, the patient lies on a futon amid candles and fresh flowers, listening to music. — Dave Philipps, New York Times, "Ecstasy as PTSD Relief for Soldiers: ‘I Was Able to Forgive Myself.’," 1 May 2018

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