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Murphy bed

noun

Definition of Murphy bed

as in trundle bed

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Recent Examples of Murphy bed Murphy bed that doubles as a couch, too. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026 Back then, Turner often slept in a pull-down Murphy bed in his office above the newsroom. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026 Lori Beds offers the best Murphy bed customization on the market. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space. — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed

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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

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

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

The design is stylish, with gray tones and pops of red and blue on couches and suzani throw pillows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Tons of toys are on sale too, from popular fish toys your feline will love tossing around to the classic cat scratcher that can help prevent them from sinking their claws into the couch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of couch

Noun

Kari, alive and well, is sharing a sofa with her sister, Gina (also a Swan), and recounting her experience for the cameras.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.

— Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sofa

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