water bed

noun

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as in feather bed

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  1. feather bed
  2. bunk bed
  3. sofa bed
  4. Murphy bed
  5. trundle bed
  6. couch
  7. sofa
Noun
  • De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Definition of feather bed
Noun
  • For one last Australian summer hurrah, Snook hosted some friends and their children for three exhausting and ebullient days: seven kids crammed into bunk beds, bikes tearing through the backyard, barbecue sausages for dinner.
    — Hannah-Rose Yee, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This will be the first bunk bed, flat-bed product for economy class flyers on long-haul flights.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of bunk bed
Noun
  • Your Questions, Answered Is there a difference between a sleeper sectional and a sofa bed sectional?
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Each unit has a gas fireplace, kitchenette and comfortable living room with a sofa bed.
    — Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of sofa bed
Noun
  • The current renovation makes good use of the space: A Murphy bed and rows of cabinets are built into the bedroom, which is well-sized with a walk-in closet and windows on two sides.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2025
  • There are two additional bedrooms on the upper floor, while the lower level provides a guest bedroom with a full bath, a spacious media room with a custom Murphy bed, and a billiards room.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of Murphy bed
Noun
  • 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
Definition of trundle bed
Noun
  • Rema launches himself to the top of the sitting room’s thick, layered couch and stretches his long legs, the tongues of his brassy Jaded London combat boots wagging and a pillowy Rick Owens clutch stocked with incense strapped to his side.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
  • One week before her arrest, Victoria shared a photo of herself and Aaron along with their pet cat cuddling on the couch.
    — Brie Stimson, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Whether on a microfiber sofa, suede boots, or a rug, the process is similar.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • In this house, that means lots of midcentury modern, antique pine pieces, and Danish modern furniture, like this low-slung sofa and chairs, which are so versatile that Roche has reupholstered them three times over the years.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sofa
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