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?

Recent Examples on the Web

While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

Surrounded by twin beds inside the men’s shelter, Mayor Eddie Melton announced a $3 million investment to build a new shelter a block away in the 2100 block of Washington Street. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

Suites have their own marble bathrooms and a spacious lounge area that converts to either a double bed or twin beds. —Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

Mix in Passed-Down Treasures To honor the oldest son’s request for ducks and dogs in his room, the designer incorporated nods like the Brunschwig & Fils Roman shades and framed artwork, but the centerpiece is a pair of acorn-post twin beds handed down from Doug’s grandparents. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for twin bed

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

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