Murphy bed

noun

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

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In the back rests a queen-size Murphy bed that retracts into the wall to make space. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025 One guest bedroom doubles as an office with a custom desk and a Murphy bed, but perhaps the best part of the residence is the terrace overlooking all of Verbier. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 This double Murphy bed from Wayfair features a streamlined design that easily fits any modern aesthetic. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024 Flat-pack and easy to assemble, each room is a minimal oasis with its own Murphy bed, desk and storage for clothing. Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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