sofa bed

noun

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: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed by lowering its hinged upholstered back to horizontal position or by pulling out a concealed mattress

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Brown agrees, adding sofa beds to this list. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 There's a sofa bed in the seating area, as well as a desk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 For more of our favorite ways to add extra sleeping space, check out different types of sofa beds below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 Right now, deals are reaching up to 71% off wish list-worthy picks like a smokeless fire pit table, a cooling linen quilt set, and a convertible sofa bed. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa bed

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First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sofa bed was in 1805

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sofa bed

noun
: a sofa that can be made to serve as a bed

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