studio couch
/'stju:dioukautʃ/
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Definition
Noun: - A piece of furniture that is primarily an upholstered couch or sofa but can be converted into a double bed, typically by folding out a concealed mattress.
Usage
- The term "studio couch" specifically refers to the convertible furniture item itself.
- It is often used in contexts describing small living spaces, such as studios or apartments, where dual-purpose furniture is valuable.
Examples
- Noun:
- The small apartment only had room for a studio couch in the living area.
- We pulled out the studio couch so our guests would have a place to sleep.
Advanced Usage
- "to convert the studio couch": to change the furniture from a couch into a bed.
- Every night, he converts the studio couch into a bed for himself.
Variants and Related Words
- Sofa bed (n): A common synonym for a studio couch; a sofa that can be unfolded to become a bed.
- We bought a new sofa bed for the guest room.
- Convertible sofa (n): Another term for a couch that transforms into a bed.
- The convertible sofa is perfect for our home office.
Synonyms
- Hide-a-bed: A proprietary term often used generically for a sofa with a pull-out bed.
- Sleeper sofa: A sofa that contains a fold-out mattress.
Related Phrases
- Pull-out couch: A phrase describing the action required to convert the couch into a bed.
- Can you help me pull out the couch for our visitors?
Noun
- convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed