Thesaurus results for FEATHER-BED

feather bed

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as in water bed

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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. — 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

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Noun

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, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Sinclaire’s two boys had to move into her bedroom, while Gonzalez and her daughter slept on the bunk bed in what had been the boys’ room.

— Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026

Definition of bunk bed

Noun

In this model, one loft is configured as an additional hangout space and features a sofa bed and another bean bag, with some storage space.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Right now, deals are reaching up to 71% off wish list-worthy picks like a smokeless fire pit table, a cooling linen quilt set, and a convertible sofa bed.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026

Definition of sofa bed

Noun

The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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