folding-bed
Definition
Noun: A "folding-bed" is a bed that can be folded or collapsed into a more compact form for storage or transport.
Usage Examples
- (A bed that folds up for easy storage.)
- (A portable, collapsible bed.)
Advanced Usage
- "to set up a folding-bed": to unfold and prepare the bed for use.
- She set up the folding-bed in the living room for the overnight guest. (She unfolded and arranged the bed.)
- "to fold away a folding-bed": to collapse the bed into its compact form.
- After the guests left, he folded away the folding-bed and put it in the closet. (He collapsed and stored the bed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Folding-cot (n): a type of folding-bed, often lightweight and used for camping or temporary sleeping.
- The soldier used a folding-cot in the barracks. (A simple, foldable bed.)
- Foldaway (adj): designed to be folded away for storage.
- A foldaway bed is convenient for small apartments. (A bed that folds into a wall or cabinet.)
Synonyms
- Collapsible bed: a bed that can be collapsed into a smaller shape.
- Portable bed: a bed designed to be easily moved or carried.
Related Idioms
- "to hit the sack": an informal idiom meaning to go to bed, not directly related to folding-beds but often used in contexts of sleeping.
- After setting up the folding-bed, he hit the sack. (He went to sleep.)