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Murphy bed

noun

Definition of Murphy bed

as in trundle bed

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Recent Examples of Murphy bed Murphy bed that doubles as a couch, too. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026 Back then, Turner often slept in a pull-down Murphy bed in his office above the newsroom. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026 Lori Beds offers the best Murphy bed customization on the market. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space. — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed

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Noun

The trundle bed from West Elm comes in handy, doubling as a place to lounge and for sleepovers.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Use it as a couch, a single bed, or pull out the second trundle bed to make room for guests.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

Definition of trundle bed

Noun

All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.

— Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.

— Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025

Definition of feather bed

Noun

The home has other unusual features as well, like a custom triple bunk bed tucked under a skylight that’s cut to the angle of the slanted ceiling.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
That night, Stinedurf told troopers that Tisak fell out of his bunk bed three times, and each time, Stinedurf put him back in.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bunk bed

Noun

The Kelces presumably will make enough money from the fall campaign to invest in a second TV, and if there’s not enough left over to pay for a bigger couch, there’s always Rent-A-Center.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
But even Cruise has learned the hard way that moviegoers have become pickier about what’s worth getting off the couch for.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of couch

Noun

Kari, alive and well, is sharing a sofa with her sister, Gina (also a Swan), and recounting her experience for the cameras.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.

— Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sofa

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