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sofa bed
noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed by lowering its hinged upholstered back to horizontal position or by pulling out a concealed mattress
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Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
The room itself hosts a sofa bed and a projection system instead of a traditional TV.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Light and airy cabins sleep up to four, with queen beds and pull-out sofa beds.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
This includes a large sofa, which can be swapped out for a sofa bed to increase sleeping capacity, plus there's a fireplace and an area for a TV.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1805, in the meaning defined above
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“Sofa bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofa%20bed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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sofa bed
noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed
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