daybed
noun
day·bed
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Definition of daybed
1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed
Examples of daybed in a Sentence
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Out back, daybeds line an oceanfront deck, which descends to 40 feet of beach frontage. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Grammy-winning songwriter Glen Ballard cuts price of Malibu cottage," 3 Sep. 2019 To put it simply, a fainting couch is essentially a form of daybed with a back that is raised at one end and a curvy wood frame. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About a Fainting Couch," 23 Aug. 2019 The name pretty much gives it away, but the Sunflower Lounge is a section of the beach that is covered in 1,500 yellow daybeds with sunflower umbrellas. — Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, "If You Love Pool Floats, This Island is For You," 8 July 2019 Called Råvaror, the new collection includes 20 new products: a daybed, a sofa, tables, a mini kitchen, storage solutions on castors, textiles, and lighting. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Ikea’s New Packable Furniture Will Change Your Life," 24 July 2019 Her daughters have their own room upstairs and sleep on daybeds. — Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati.com, "4 addresses in 4 months: This is what poverty looks like for this Cincinnati family," 10 July 2019 Now, for the harsh reality: The daybed will set you back $1,998. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Anthropologie’s New Cabana Daybeds Are the Ultimate Place to Lounge This Summer," 22 Mar. 2019 On the deck, a curvy daybed, synthetic wicker pendant light, and funky geometric wire chairs conjure the bohemian quality Burns loves. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Millennials decorate their Newport home with a touch of beachy glam," 20 June 2019 The multi-level pool has unobstructed fourth-story views of The Strip, cabanas, daybeds, bars, and a restaurant called Overlook Grill. — Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Best Pools in Las Vegas," 4 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'daybed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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daybed
noun
English Language Learners Definition of daybed
: a bed that is made to be used also as a seat or couch
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