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

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

The children slept on a sectional couch and twin bed, and used a bucket as a toilet. —Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 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