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Definition of futon
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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For $80 a night guests can get a queen-size bed and a futon in Ms. Deans’s second bedroom.
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This is a traditional Japanese guesthouse with three rooms to rent, each with futons and tatami mats.
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Origin and Etymology of futon
Japanese
FUTON Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of futon for English Language Learners
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: a mattress that is used on the floor or in a frame as a bed, couch, or chair
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