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Recent Examples of trundle bed
My hamster turned the curler box into a trundle bed for when her cousin sleeps over.
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Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
While the underbed area is left bare to leave room for a sitting area or workspace, a secondary twin trundle bed is available to purchase to transform this unit into bunk beds.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The Hound Dog Haven suite sits on the first floor and includes a queen bed, a daybed with a trundle bed underneath it, and a kitchenette.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025
Consider placing a trundle bed in the space.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
The best part is the rollout trundle bed, which is ideal for hosting overnight guests.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
But at its heart, the resort has been designed with families top of mind, and will feature 59 contemporary rooms with trundle beds and cot space, a solid kids menu, and an ice-cream happy hour.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
While the underbed area is left bare to leave room for a sitting area or workspace, a secondary twin trundle bed is available to purchase to transform this unit into bunk beds.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The Hound Dog Haven suite sits on the first floor and includes a queen bed, a daybed with a trundle bed underneath it, and a kitchenette.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025
Consider placing a trundle bed in the space.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
The best part is the rollout trundle bed, which is ideal for hosting overnight guests.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
But at its heart, the resort has been designed with families top of mind, and will feature 59 contemporary rooms with trundle beds and cot space, a solid kids menu, and an ice-cream happy hour.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trundle bed
Noun
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All rooms have views onto either Villa Borghese or Via Vittorio Veneto; the Suites have no less than two balconies and a separate living area with a sofa bed, television, and marble coffee table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The home's single glass door opens directly into its living room, which maximizes its utility with a sofa bed for guests, a storage unit, and a table.—
Adam Williams
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kendall Jenner’s ultra-cozy mountain retreat (in a top-secret location, per People) had fans swooning over its kitchen fireplace and the uncommon adult bunk bed room.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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The kids’ room can sleep four, with a bunk bed that fits three and another bed reached by a little ladder, plus toys and books to keep mini visitors entertained.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It's built around a Murphy bed that folds away against the driver's sidewall during the day and drops down at night to sleep two people on a platform measuring a full 80 inches (203 cm) long.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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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As the vacation continued, the defendant would ask the victim to sit on the couch beside the defendant.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, the iconic couch gags are far less frequent these days.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other California cases A $58,000 sofa?—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Haulover Cut has already fragmented into an unrecognizable jumble of marsh and hammocks behind Kiawah Island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan is standing over Coach, who is lounging in a hammock like a bruised banana that is too good to touch the counter.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trundle bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trundle%20bed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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