twin bed

noun

: one of a pair of matching single beds
also : a twin-size bed

Examples of twin bed in a Sentence

Do you want a room with a double bed or twin beds?
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It’s made of solid wood, can hold up to 500 pounds, and has the same footprint as a twin bed. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 For families, some rooms have an additional twin bed. — Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 One bedroom cabins sleep two guests, comfortably—all with comfortable king-sized beds and either a queen sleeper sofa or a twin bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 This includes furniture items like couches, futons, office chairs, small desks, and twin bed frames, and anything for a small space, Keen says. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin bed

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of twin bed was in 1919

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twin bed

noun
1
: either of a pair of single beds that match
2
: a bed that is big enough for only one person
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