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Recent Examples of feather bed
The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Villa-style accommodations with Italian furnishings, fireplaces and feather beds furthered the away-from-it-all feeling.
—Christina Julian, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
Blue-, orange-, and green-hued rooms have travertine showers and feather beds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Villa-style accommodations with Italian furnishings, fireplaces and feather beds furthered the away-from-it-all feeling.
—Christina Julian, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
Blue-, orange-, and green-hued rooms have travertine showers and feather beds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather bed
Noun
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Despite being small enough to fit in a residential garage or standard parking space, the Base Station is able to sleep a family of four in a futon-style couch that folds out into a queen-size bed, along with an optional bunk bed for the kids.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including the Grand King Suite, which features a queen-size pull-out sofa bed, a dining table, and a TV in the main living area.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Garden suites have sliding doors to separate the bedroom from the living room with its sofa bed.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Hound Dog Haven suite sits on the first floor and includes a queen bed, a daybed with a trundle bed underneath it, and a kitchenette.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Consider placing a trundle bed in the space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His office easily converts to a guest room with a Murphy bed hidden in the wall and an en suite bathroom.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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To the immediate right is a small guest room with an en suite bath and Murphy bed, and further in is an office, also with a private bath.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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There are worse things to do than curl up on the couch with a good movie, a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and perhaps someone to share it all with.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company highlights everyday scenarios such as locating keys stuck between couch cushions or finding a wallet before leaving home.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feather bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather%20bed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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