sofa bed

noun

: 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

Examples of sofa bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This compact design even has a pop-up table, while this clever 2-in-1 sofa bed effortlessly accommodates overnight guests. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Rooms range from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom suites topping out at 778 square feet, most stocked with kitchenettes and sofa beds for the whole crew to enjoy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The convertible sofa bed boasts high-density foam cushions and a hardwood frame to help maintain durability and longevity. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

While the spaces were designed as single bedrooms, convenient sofa beds can accommodate families with a small child. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sofa bed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
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• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

sofa bed

noun

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