daybed

noun

day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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Throughout the space, there were places for the artist to rest—a daybed, an East African headrest, a wooden platform holding two mattresses and a sculpture. Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Of course, finds that are budget-friendly and stylish are welcomed, too, which is why our top picks include this four-pack of wicker chairs, this two-pack of poolside loungers, and what looks like the world’s most comfortable daybed. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025 On the third and final level, there was a hot tub and a daybed. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 This led to a steamy make out session in the secluded daybed, which is notorious for intimate moments on the series. Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daybed

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daybed was in 1679

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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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daybed

noun
day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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