Murphy bed

noun

: a bed that may be folded or swung into a closet

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One room would be for her and her husband, one for their son, and the third would serve as a guest room and an office, featuring a Murphy bed for visiting family members and a desk for work. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 19 June 2025 Inside, it’s outfitted with a queen Murphy bed, a large lower bunk, and a kids’ cupola bunk. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 Perhaps the most overwhelming concern is whether Murphy beds are safe. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 Roughly 1,600 square feet includes just one bedroom—a primary suite with a faux living wall and access to a wraparound balcony—but the open-plan great room comes with a handy Murphy bed for guests. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed

Word History

Etymology

William L. Murphy †1959 American inventor

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Murphy bed was in 1913

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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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