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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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 Almost 60 per cent of rooms can be interconnected; some have sofa beds. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 Some of my picks include a plush convertible sofa bed, an under-$75 coffee table, and a statement swivel chair. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 The all-suite hotel features one-king and two-queen rooms, some of which have living areas with a sofa bed. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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sofa bed

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

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