water bed

noun

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as in feather bed

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  1. feather bed
  2. bunk bed
  3. sofa bed
  4. Murphy bed
  5. trundle bed
  6. couch
  7. sofa
Noun
  • De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The records — in some cases, family wills that show enslaved human beings bequeathed along with feather beds and farm animals — provide a visceral link between today’s decision makers and slavery.
    Reuters, NBC News, 27 June 2023
Definition of feather bed
Noun
  • The other kids living at the complex crowded around him on a bunk bed.
    Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Starting in 1996, the USS Cobia was restored to its 1945 configuration—a massive undertaking that included installing World War II-era flooring, bunk beds, crew lockers and more.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of bunk bed
Noun
  • Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.
    Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The room itself hosts a sofa bed and a projection system instead of a traditional TV.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of sofa bed
Noun
  • In the back rests a queen-size Murphy bed that retracts into the wall to make space.
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
  • One guest bedroom doubles as an office with a custom desk and a Murphy bed, but perhaps the best part of the residence is the terrace overlooking all of Verbier.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of Murphy bed
Noun
  • This bunk bed is also great for large families with limited space since the bottom bunk hides a twin sized trundle bed, meaning this bunk bed can comfortably fit four sleepers.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Love the look and price of Max & Lily's other bunk beds, but want to keep it simple (no slides or trundle beds)?
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of trundle bed
Noun
  • There’s something about lounging on the couch in your favorite sweatpants in the winter that’s just so rejuvenating.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Cork paneling by Phillip Jeffries wraps the media room, where a custom animal-print sofa hangs with Pascal Mourgue seats for Ligne Roset, a Nathalie Du Pasquier painting, and an Art Nouveau plant stand.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
  • In footage posted from the at-home fashion show, Deborah — who was in hospice care at the end of her life — can be seen sitting on their sofa reacting to a number of gowns her daughter modeled in their living room.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of sofa
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