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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In the former, a topless man half reclines on a twin bed—a latter-day Madame Récamier. Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024 The Paris Grandma Aesthetic Offers Endless Elegance—But Keeps It Cozy One of the guest bedrooms where the couple’s grandchildren often stay is outfitted with a pair of vintage rattan twin beds. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 That's plenty of length, but the width is the same as a twin bed, ordinarily reserved for solo sleepers. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024 That said, smaller nightstands often pair better with twin beds, while larger nightstands complement queen- or king-sized beds. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for twin bed 

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twin bed was in 1919

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“Twin bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin%20bed. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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