day-bed
Definition
- Noun:
- A sofa or couch: A "day-bed" is a type of sofa or couch that can be used for sitting during the day and often converts into a bed for sleeping at night. It typically has a back and arms, but may lack a full mattress structure.
- A chaise longue: In some contexts, a "day-bed" refers specifically to a long, upholstered seat with a backrest at one end, designed for reclining or napping during the day.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She placed a day-bed in the sunroom for afternoon naps. (A sofa-like piece of furniture used for resting during the day.)
- The guest room has a day-bed that can serve as a sofa during the day and a bed for visitors at night. (A convertible piece of furniture.)
Advanced Usage
"to use a day-bed as a seating area": to employ the day-bed for sitting rather than sleeping.
- The day-bed in the study is perfect for reading, but it can also be used for overnight guests. (It serves dual purposes.)
"a day-bed with a trundle": a day-bed that has a second, lower bed that slides out from underneath.
- The children's room features a day-bed with a trundle for sleepovers. (A practical design for extra sleeping space.)
Variants and Related Words
Daybed (n): a common alternative spelling without the hyphen.
- She bought a stylish daybed for her apartment. (Same meaning as day-bed.)
Sofa bed (n): a similar piece of furniture that folds out into a bed, often larger than a day-bed.
- The sofa bed in the living room is uncomfortable but functional. (A convertible couch.)
Synonyms
- Chaise longue: a long, reclining chair with a backrest, often used for lounging.
- Divan: a long, low sofa without arms or a back, sometimes used as a bed.
- Convertible sofa: a sofa that can be transformed into a bed.
Related Idioms
- "a day-bed is a space-saving solution": a common phrase indicating the furniture's efficiency in small rooms.
- For a studio apartment, a day-bed is a space-saving solution that combines seating and sleeping. (It maximizes utility.)