daybed

noun

Definition of daybednext
as in sofa

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Recent Examples of daybed Circa, located on the Freemont Street Experience in downtown Vegas, is offering a two-night stay for $400 with a $100 beverage credit, a $100 dining credit and a daybed at its tentpole pool, Stadium Swim. — James Powel, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Style it on the patio to relax with friends on the spacious seat, then transform it into a daybed for the perfect place to lounge on a warm summer day. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Lounge Chairs Instead of lounge chairs that can clutter your patio and only seat a few people, Button suggests a daybed. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 Kayda immediately falls apart and begins to sob on the daybed. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for daybed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daybed
  1. sofa
  2. couch
  3. hammock
  4. cot
  5. bunk
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
  • 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
  • The library also has an expansive TryIts collection, a lending library where the public can check out and take home items like kites, board games, guitars, and outdoor gear including snowshoes, binoculars, and hammocks.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The list also includes pine rocklands, home to species found only in Miami-Dade, hardwood hammocks and land near the Oleta River, one of the few remaining patches of wilderness in urban Miami.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hammock
Noun
  • This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • There are some other features to keep in mind when considering a sleeping pad, air mattress or camping cot.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Definition of cot
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the bunk room, which features two sets of queen bunk beds perfect for friend groups, families, and those young at heart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk

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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daybed. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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