futon

noun

Definition of futonnext
as in mattress

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Recent Examples of futon Mattresses And Futons Mattresses, box springs, and futons are often contaminated with allergens and pests like bedbugs. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Three guests can comfortably fill this charming house thanks to an additional bedroom with a removable futon, but it’s probably best suited for a duo looking to escape on a romantic getaway due to its sleek fixtures and serene atmosphere. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 There are traditional Japanese accommodations equipped with futon bedding, and more Western-adjacent options offering plush king beds. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2026 Convertible sleeper sofas are similar to futons, but require more effort. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for futon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futon
  1. mattress
  2. bedstead
  3. pallet
  4. bunk
  5. bed
  6. sofa
Noun
  • After spending a day exploring, a soak in your private hot tub is rivaled only by sinking into a plush pillow-top mattress covered in buttery-soft Comphy sheets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Though a mattress, allegedly covered in blood, was initially found inside the van, a judge later ruled through testing that there was no blood on it.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of mattress
Noun
  • Inside, there’s an austere bedstead, ladder-back chairs, a cast-iron stove, and a wooden pegboard running along the walls—all sourced from a village near Albany.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The substantial rails are inspired by 20th-century iron bedsteads, but the color pop is very much a modern twist.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of bedstead
Noun
  • On a sweltering morning in early July, Thomas Andrade, the co-owner of Everett Auto Parts in Massachusetts, supervises as a team of workers carefully straps two Chevy Volt hybrid batteries to a pallet, ready to ship out for recycling.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • If robots can unload freight and pass it into a pallet-building system without constant human intervention, warehouses could move goods faster through one of the most labor-heavy parts of the operation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of pallet
Noun
  • Air New Zealand is offering bunk rentals on its longest flight from New York to Auckland.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • The boutique property in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers 22 rooms, including bunk rooms ideal for families and the General’s Quarters that features a kitchenette and separate bedroom.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • For families Families are welcome and extra beds can be added, but bear in mind the elevation, rocky terrain and malaria risk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The 1,400-bed facility will be located at the former Rivers Correctional Institute, a for-profit prison that closed in 2021.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.
    — Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of sofa

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“Futon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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