sofa bed

noun

Definition of sofa bednext
as in bunk bed

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Recent Examples of sofa bed 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 Its layout is arranged around a large open living area, with a sofa bed that sleeps up to two guests. — Adam Williams july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Two queen-sized bedrooms, a roomy sofa bed, and a discreet twin mattress in a private loft provide ample lodging for up to seven guests, with warm tone textiles and casually elegant furnishings layering in coziness throughout. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 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, 19 June 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 Bunk Bed Family Junior Suite comes with a king bed, bunk bed, and a sleeper sofa to accommodate an additional child, for a total of five.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Families should book one of the bunk bed rooms, or the two-bedroom standalone cottage, complete with knotty pine walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 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
  • This modular set includes a spacious sectional sofa, a loveseat, and a matching wood-top coffee table.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The entrance opens onto the living room, which contains a sofa and space for a TV and/or some cabinetry to be installed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • For over a year, 50 women slept on bunk beds in an area that’s now a computer/community room decorated with mid-century modern couches and chairs.
    — Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hargitay says as August arranges himself, supine, on a nearby couch.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • The Prestige Class is a private cabin complete with a Murphy bed, private bathroom, heated cabin floors, and an extra-large window to soak in the stunning views.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The underside of the Murphy bed houses a bar-style dining table that works with a set of folding stools.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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