single bed
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Definition
Noun: A bed designed to accommodate one person. It is typically narrower than a double bed.
Usage
A "single bed" refers to a specific type of bed frame and mattress intended for one sleeper. It is a standard size in many countries.
Examples
- The guest room has a single bed.
- When I was a child, I slept in a single bed.
- The hotel offers rooms with either a double bed or two single beds.
Advanced Usage
- "Twin bed": In some regions, especially North America, a "single bed" is often called a "twin bed," particularly when one of two identical single beds is used in a room.
- The children's room has two twin beds.
Variants and Related Words
- Twin bed (n.): A bed of the same dimensions as a single bed. The term often implies one of a matching pair.
- Single (n.): A shortened, informal form sometimes used to mean a single bed.
- "Do you need a double or a single?"
Synonyms
- Twin bed
- Narrow bed
Antonyms
- Double bed
- Queen bed
- King bed