trundle bed

noun

: a low bed usually on casters that can be rolled or slid under a higher bed when not in use

called also truckle bed

Examples of trundle bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This bunk bed is also great for large families with limited space since the bottom bunk hides a twin sized trundle bed, meaning this bunk bed can comfortably fit four sleepers. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024

Love the look and price of Max & Lily's other bunk beds, but want to keep it simple (no slides or trundle beds)? —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024

There’s also the option to purchase a separate trundle bed that can fit underneath the lower bunk and is great for sleepovers. —Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024

Many options include convenient features like storage drawers, a trundle bed, a desk, or staircases instead of ladders. —Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024

The Rounds are particularly well suited to families, as standard units have a trundle bed and suites have a trundle and a daybed. —Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024

Inside, there’s a king-size bed and a twin and trundle bed to sleep two to four people and full temperature control, with both heat and air-conditioning on tap. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024

Just pull out the trundle bed, and your guests are set. —Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023

The trundle bed in this teenager's room is from RHTeen, but it's given a personal twist with new upholstery in a cheeky fabric. —Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 19 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

trundle bed

noun

: a low bed usually on small wheels that can be rolled under a higher bed