Murphy bed

noun

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

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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 The group is also perfecting and standardizing the Murphy bed design, initially developed by Andy Kahn, said Emily Pilloton-Lam, Girls Garage founder and executive director. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 Across the aisle, next to the unfurled Murphy bed, the build includes a large 150-L fridge with drawer freezer recessed in the wall. New Atlas, 12 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.

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