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bunk bed

noun

Definition of bunk bednext
as in sofa bed

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Recent Examples of bunk bed This powered bed lowers down on airline-grade cables, working as an upper bunk bed measuring 54 x 75 in (137 x 191-cm). — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 He was immediately detained; officers entered the home — where Mao reportedly rented a room — and found the victim lying on the ground next to a bunk bed, unresponsive with visible head injuries, cuts to her right hand and a finger severed from her left hand. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The 300-room Universal Kids Hotel will feature family-friendly bunk bed set-ups to allow for five to six guests in each room. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 The Siren Hotel has 106 guest rooms, ranging from bunk bed options to luxury penthouse accommodations that have multiple floors. — Midwest Living, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunk bed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk bed
  1. sofa bed
  2. feather bed
  3. trundle bed
  4. studio couch
  5. couch
  6. sofa
  7. Murphy bed
  8. sleigh bed
Noun
  • Its entrance opens onto a living room with a large sofa bed that should be useful for occasional guests.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sofa 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 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
  • Malala Maiwand sat on a television studio couch, pen and notebook in hand, a dark red headscarf framing her face.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2020
Definition of studio couch
Noun
  • Wellness TikTok made infrared sauna blankets the value pick of the moment, pitched as a way to skip the spa membership and sweat it out on your own couch.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • How the 'couch economy' is changing your spending When will DoorDash Dashers get settlement?
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Andrew took the opportunity to relax, laying down on the sofa in the living area.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • One of Cazenave’s favorite layouts features two lounge chairs centered around a sofa.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • The Prestige Class is a private cabin complete with a Murphy bed, private bathroom, heated cabin floors, and an extra-large window to soak in the stunning views.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The underside of the Murphy bed houses a bar-style dining table that works with a set of folding stools.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Definition of Murphy bed
Noun
  • In the son’s bedroom, a sleigh bed from Knosen Antiques takes pride of place, where Mark Hearld’s Squirrel & Sunflower wallpaper sends a parade of woodland creatures marching across the walls.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The final inspiration that led to the specific design was personal, his grandmother’s sleigh bed.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of sleigh bed

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“Bunk bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk%20bed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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