Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bed wide enough to accommodate two sleepers: A piece of furniture for sleeping, specifically designed with dimensions that allow two people to sleep side by side. It is larger than a single bed but smaller than a queen or king-size bed.

Usage

• The term "double bed" is used to specify the size and intended capacity of a bed. It is commonly used when discussing furniture, hotel accommodations, or bedroom setups.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel room features a comfortable double bed.
  • We need to buy a new double bed for the guest room.
  • Is a double bed big enough for two adults?

Advanced Usage

• "to have/get a double bed": to own or acquire a bed of this size.
  • When they moved in together, they decided to get a double bed.
• "double-bedded" (adjective): describing a room furnished with a double bed.
  • They booked a double-bedded room for their stay.

Variants and Related Words

• Double room (n): A hotel room typically equipped with a double bed.
  • We reserved a double room for the weekend.
• Full bed (n): A term used synonymously with "double bed," especially in American English.
  • The apartment comes with a full bed in the master bedroom.

Synonyms

• Full-size bed: A bed of equivalent dimensions to a double bed.
• Two-person bed: A descriptive phrase emphasizing its capacity.

Related Phrases

• Double occupancy: A term often used in hospitality to indicate a room rate for two people sharing a bed or room.
  • The price is based on double occupancy.

Noun

1. a bed wide enough to accommodate two sleepers