twin bed

noun

: one of a pair of matching single beds
also : a twin-size bed

Examples of twin bed in a Sentence

Do you want a room with a double bed or twin beds?
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Families can opt for an adjacent Kids Tent with two twin beds. Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 As much as this episode is about Lindsay, the Rebecca Lobo of In the City (real Connecticutians know), the last fight belongs to none other than Kymanda, who are trying to get along in their twin beds and matching tiny bathrobes. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026 My kids had twin beds in the downstairs bedroom, where the spacious living and dining areas were also located. Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 This includes furniture items like couches, futons, office chairs, small desks, and twin bed frames, and anything for a small space, Keen says. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin bed

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twin bed was in 1919

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“Twin bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin%20bed. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

twin bed

noun
1
: either of a pair of single beds that match
2
: a bed that is big enough for only one person
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