Murphy bed

noun

Definition of Murphy bednext
as in trundle bed

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Recent Examples of Murphy bed Back then, Turner often slept in a pull-down Murphy bed in his office above the newsroom. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026 Lori Beds offers the best Murphy bed customization on the market. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space. — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Murphy bed
  1. trundle bed
  2. feather bed
  3. sofa bed
  4. bunk bed
  5. couch
  6. sofa
  7. studio couch
Noun
  • The trundle bed from West Elm comes in handy, doubling as a place to lounge and for sleepovers.
    — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Use it as a couch, a single bed, or pull out the second trundle bed to make room for guests.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Definition of trundle bed
Noun
  • All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.
    — Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
Definition of feather bed
Noun
  • Divided into two floors, it has been designed to accommodate up to three people with a sofa bed in its living room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If one couple gets the primary suite with a private bathroom while someone else sleeps in a smaller bedroom—or even on the sofa bed—adjusting the accommodation costs is simply the more gracious approach.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa bed
Noun
  • That night, Stinedurf told troopers that Tisak fell out of his bunk bed three times, and each time, Stinedurf put him back in.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Bunk Bed Family Junior Suite comes with a king bed, bunk bed, and a sleeper sofa to accommodate an additional child, for a total of five.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of bunk bed
Noun
  • Food and drink The inn's lobby doubles as a café that’s open to the public for certain hours of the day—enjoy a coffee and pastry on one of the front porch’s comfortable couches to start the day right.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their focus is principally Travis Kelce, who is reclined on an outdoor sofa, posing for a Tommy Hilfiger campaign.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • Malala Maiwand sat on a television studio couch, pen and notebook in hand, a dark red headscarf framing her face.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2020
Definition of studio couch

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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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