camp-bed

A soldier unfolds a camp-bed in the barracks.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A lightweight, portable bed that can be folded and easily transported, typically used for camping, military purposes, or in temporary accommodations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He brought a camp-bed on the hiking trip to sleep more comfortably. (A portable bed for outdoor use.)
  • The soldiers were issued camp-beds for their overnight field exercises. (Folding beds for military personnel.)

Advanced Usage

• "to set up a camp-bed": to unfold and position a portable bed for use.

  • After a long day of travel, she set up her camp-bed in the tent. (She prepared the folding bed for sleeping.)

• "to sleep on a camp-bed": to rest on such a portable bed.

  • During the power outage, they slept on camp-beds in the living room. (They used folding beds as temporary sleeping arrangements.)

Variants and Related Words

• Campbed (n): an alternative spelling of camp-bed, meaning the same portable bed.
  • The campbed was stored in the garage for emergencies. (A folding bed kept for temporary use.)

Synonyms

• Folding bed: a bed that can be collapsed for storage or transport.
• Cot: a narrow, often collapsible bed, commonly used in military or camping contexts.
• Portable bed: any bed designed to be easily moved and set up.

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