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Recent Examples of Murphy bed
Roughly 1,600 square feet includes just one bedroom—a primary suite with a faux living wall and access to a wraparound balcony—but the open-plan great room comes with a handy Murphy bed for guests.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The group is also perfecting and standardizing the Murphy bed design, initially developed by Andy Kahn, said Emily Pilloton-Lam, Girls Garage founder and executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Across the aisle, next to the unfurled Murphy bed, the build includes a large 150-L fridge with drawer freezer recessed in the wall.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
There are two additional bedrooms on the upper floor, while the lower level provides a guest bedroom with a full bath, a spacious media room with a custom Murphy bed, and a billiards room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The group is also perfecting and standardizing the Murphy bed design, initially developed by Andy Kahn, said Emily Pilloton-Lam, Girls Garage founder and executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Across the aisle, next to the unfurled Murphy bed, the build includes a large 150-L fridge with drawer freezer recessed in the wall.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
There are two additional bedrooms on the upper floor, while the lower level provides a guest bedroom with a full bath, a spacious media room with a custom Murphy bed, and a billiards room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Murphy bed
Noun
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No one wants to send a work email while tucked into a Tyrolean trundle bed like a Christmas elf.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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Sleeper sofas and trundle beds are counted in that figure, so check how many actual bedrooms there are before booking.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The inn has 15 rooms including the 700-square-foot owner’s suite, which has a living room with a sofa bed, a kitchen, and a separate bedroom.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a king bed (or two), all suites have at least one queen-sized sofa bed.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Our bunk beds, or racks, sported mattresses XL twin-sized in length but skinnier in width.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its plaintiffs included a deaf man who wasn’t provided with a sign language interpreter during a mental health crisis and people with physical disabilities who were injured trying to access toilets, showers or bunk beds that weren’t up to code.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her mother sat on the living-room couch in a gray sweatshirt, holding a pink Stanley cup.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The little guy stood up on a couch, holding onto the back as his proud dad looked on.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mercury Row Perdue Velvet Convertible Sofa This sofa gives you two furniture pieces for the price of one.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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