sofa bed

noun

Definition of sofa bednext
as in bunk bed

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Recent Examples of sofa bed The convertible sofa bed boasts high-density foam cushions and a hardwood frame to help maintain durability and longevity. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 There was a sofa bed, which made the space perfectly comfortable for myself and two kids. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 If one couple gets the primary suite with a private bathroom while someone else sleeps in a smaller bedroom—or even on the sofa bed—adjusting the accommodation costs is simply the more gracious approach. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Most of the Family Junior Suite categories come with either one king bed and a sofa bed or two double beds and a sofa bed, to sleep four. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sofa bed
  1. bunk bed
  2. feather bed
  3. studio couch
  4. trundle bed
  5. sofa
  6. couch
  7. Murphy bed
  8. sleigh bed
Noun
  • The home has other unusual features as well, like a custom triple bunk bed tucked under a skylight that’s cut to the angle of the slanted ceiling.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That night, Stinedurf told troopers that Tisak fell out of his bunk bed three times, and each time, Stinedurf put him back in.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Inside, surveillance video showed two of the men entering the bedroom area, while another pointed a gun at a sofa in the living room, where a second victim was sitting, according to the affidavit.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Library, a private consultation room modeled on a Mayfair townhouse, is appointed with a leather Chesterfield sofa and Liberty of London textiles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • The woman had fallen into a pool and was passed out on a couch covering herself with a pillow, agents said.
    — MEG KINNARD, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In an ornate Italian Renaissance-style room, participants sit scattered across couches and cushions, cross-legged with their eyes closed.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Leisure Travel Vans just unveiled a new model called the Wonder FX that comes with a large Murphy bed.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Leisure Travel Vans During the day, the Murphy bed stays folded away immediately behind the recliners.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 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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“Sofa bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sofa%20bed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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