sofa bed

noun

Synonyms of sofa bednext
: 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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Children under six stay free when sharing with parents; suites have sofa beds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Most of the Family Junior Suite categories come with either one king bed and a sofa bed or two double beds and a sofa bed, to sleep four. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Its layout is arranged around a large open living area, with a sofa bed that sleeps up to two guests. — Adam Williams july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Amenities here include things like a full kitchen, a walk-in shower, Wi-Fi, a queen bed, and a sofa bed. — Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed

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First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sofa bed was in 1805

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sofa bed

noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed

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