sofa bed

noun

Synonyms of sofa bednext
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed by lowering its hinged upholstered back to horizontal position or by pulling out a concealed mattress

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Plush Soft Double Seat Sofa Bed Furniture that pulls double duty is always a smart buy, which is why this sofa bed is at the top of our list. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 Article’s Nordby took the top spot in our list of the finest sofa beds for its attractive price point and easily convertible frame that folds out into a full-size pullout bed. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 This contains storage and a sofa bed with additional storage underneath. New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 For families traveling with children, the spacious Premier Junior Suite features a sofa bed, tub, and multiple balconies or an oversized terrace, but the hotel also offers three houses that sleep up to eight. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sofa bed was in 1805

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“Sofa bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa%20bed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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sofa bed

noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed

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