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
  • Everything for a new baby is on their wish list, as well as an instant pot, bunk beds and pots and pans.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Rezvan and Sana, who share a bunk bed in the family’s cramped Tehran apartment, participate in the protests in their own way: by offering safe harbor to a classmate, Sadaf (Niousha Akhshi), who’s been arrested.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of bunk bed
Noun
  • This includes a large sofa, which can be swapped out for a sofa bed to increase sleeping capacity, plus there's a fireplace and an area for a TV.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additional sleeping areas are available in the living room, on the trifold sofa beds.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of sofa bed
Noun
  • 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
  • This double Murphy bed from Wayfair features a streamlined design that easily fits any modern aesthetic.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of Murphy bed
Noun
  • 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
  • There’s also the option to purchase a separate trundle bed that can fit underneath the lower bunk and is great for sleepovers.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of trundle bed
Noun
  • There are comfortable couches, tables, and plenty of space for a mosh pit under the stage.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Mulaney did a classic couch set on The Tonight Show (perhaps the most classic venue for a couch set) with new jokes about his son, his son’s emerging rockabilly tendencies, and his son’s hatred for Steely Dan.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Gabriel sat on the sofa while Thornton, his back to Gabriel, worked at his desk.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Now cosy nights in on the sofa watching Christmas movies has never been chicer.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sofa
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