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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Three guests can comfortably fill this charming house thanks to an additional bedroom with a removable futon, but it’s probably best suited for a duo looking to escape on a romantic getaway due to its sleek fixtures and serene atmosphere.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Sao Lourenco’s cottages provide comfortable lodgings for families of up to six, although cots or futons for under 13s (the latter costing €80 a night) can be added to individual rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
In January, Honda surprised us with something called the Base Station: A futuristic-looking towable camper designed to be light and versatile, with modular features ranging from air conditioning, to a shower, to a futon that folds out into a bed, depending on how the owner wishes to fill the space.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Convertible sleeper sofas are similar to futons, but require more effort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
For families Sao Lourenco’s cottages provide comfortable lodgings for families of up to six, although cots or futons for under 13s (the latter costing €80 a night) can be added to individual rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
In January, Honda surprised us with something called the Base Station: A futuristic-looking towable camper designed to be light and versatile, with modular features ranging from air conditioning, to a shower, to a futon that folds out into a bed, depending on how the owner wishes to fill the space.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Convertible sleeper sofas are similar to futons, but require more effort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for futon
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“Futon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/futon. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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