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

1. convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed