1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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Kayda immediately falls apart and begins to sob on the daybed.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Our top picks include this versatile sofa that converts into a daybed, this set of affordable pool loungers, and this gorgeous Adirondack rocking chair.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Changes are smart and subtle — a cooler carpet color here; bigger, curvier headboards and daybeds there.
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Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Outdoor couches, sectionals, armchairs and daybeds are all on-trend and make great additions to any patio.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Our top picks include this versatile sofa that converts into a daybed, this set of affordable pool loungers, and this gorgeous Adirondack rocking chair.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Changes are smart and subtle — a cooler carpet color here; bigger, curvier headboards and daybeds there.
—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Outdoor couches, sectionals, armchairs and daybeds are all on-trend and make great additions to any patio.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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daybed
noun
day·bed
ˈdā-ˌbed 
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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