Definition

Noun: 1. A single bed, typically one of a matching pair: A twin bed is a bed designed for one person, often one of two identical beds placed in the same room. Its standard dimensions are approximately 38 inches wide by 75 inches long (99 cm by 191 cm).

Usage

• A twin bed is commonly used in children's rooms, guest rooms, dormitories, or hotel rooms furnished with two separate beds.
• It is often contrasted with larger bed sizes like a double/full, queen, or king bed.
• When part of a pair, they are referred to as "twin beds."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel room had two twin beds for the children.
  • She upgraded from a twin bed to a queen-size bed for more space.
  • The furniture set includes a dresser and a twin bed.

Advanced Usage

• "Twin beds" (plural): Refers specifically to two identical single beds, often placed side by side in a room.
  • The master bedroom was furnished with twin beds instead of one large bed.

Variants and Related Words

• Twin XL: A common variant that is longer than a standard twin bed, typically 80 inches long, often used in college dormitories.
• Single bed: A synonymous term more commonly used in British English.
• Bunk bed: A type of bed where one twin bed frame is stacked atop another.
• Daybed: A piece of furniture that can function as both a sofa and a twin bed.

Synonyms

• Single bed
• Cot (in some contexts, though a cot is often a simpler, portable bed)

Notes

• The term "twin" in "twin bed" originates from the practice of using two identical ("twin") beds together in a room. When used alone, it simply means a single bed of that specific size.
• It is not typically used in idioms or as a phrasal verb.

Noun

1. one of a pair of identical beds