sofa bed

noun

Definition of sofa bednext
as in bunk bed

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Recent Examples of sofa bed 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 There's a sofa bed in the seating area, as well as a desk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 For a more compact option that provides similar flexibility for lounging, consider this adjustable sofa bed. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • My hamster turned the curler box into a trundle bed for when her cousin sleeps over.
    — Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of trundle bed
Noun
  • The living area is impressively large with enough space for a proper dining setup and sofa, and the oversize windows face south for all-day glow.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 July 2026
  • The maid remained at the door while Helen took a seat on the sofa, and Sonya frowned.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • Placing it in a lower-traffic room rather than using it as the main family couch can also help.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, the story becomes about a solitary mind retelling a story to himself, akin to a patient on the therapist’s couch, a fitting image for an Odysseus of our contemporary age.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • 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
  • Murphy bed that doubles as a couch, too.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 12 June 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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