1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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There’s also a spacious wardrobe, a reclining daybed, and a lounge area that can serve as a private dining room.
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Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Snag lounge-worthy daybeds, comfy egg chairs, dining sets for al fresco meals, and conversation sets that are great for entertaining.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Your one-bedroom, one-bathroom Earthship can welcome up to four guests thanks to a cozy, convertible daybed.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
The round daybed is perfect for midday naps or morning reading—and there’s no fear of sun hitting your eyes, thanks to the collapsible canopy.
—Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
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Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Snag lounge-worthy daybeds, comfy egg chairs, dining sets for al fresco meals, and conversation sets that are great for entertaining.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Your one-bedroom, one-bathroom Earthship can welcome up to four guests thanks to a cozy, convertible daybed.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
The round daybed is perfect for midday naps or morning reading—and there’s no fear of sun hitting your eyes, thanks to the collapsible canopy.
—Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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daybed
noun
day·bed
ˈdā-ˌbed 
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
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