single-bedded
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having single beds: Describes a room, typically in a hotel or other accommodation, that contains one single bed or is furnished with separate single beds, as opposed to one large bed.
Usage
- This adjective is used attributively to modify nouns like "room" or "suite." It specifies the sleeping arrangement within that space.
- It is commonly found in hotel descriptions, travel brochures, and accommodation booking systems.
Examples
- Adjective:
- We booked a single-bedded room for our trip.
- The apartment has two single-bedded bedrooms, perfect for friends sharing.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast with "double-bedded" or "twin-bedded" (which can also mean with two single beds). The precise meaning can depend on context; "single-bedded" usually implies the room is intended for one person, while "twin-bedded" implies two separate single beds for two people.
Variants and Related Words
- Single bed (n): A bed designed for one person.
- The guest room has a single bed.
- Single room (n): A room with one bed, typically for one person. A single room may contain either a single or a double bed, whereas "single-bedded" explicitly specifies the bed type.
- Twin-bedded (adj): Having two single beds.
Synonyms
- With a single bed: A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
- One-bed (informal, as in "one-bed room"): Sometimes used, though less precise.
Notes
- "Single-bedded" is a compound adjective. Its meaning is specific and literal, relating directly to the type of furniture (beds) in a room. It is not commonly used in figurative language.