daybed

noun

day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
1
: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780
2
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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The design includes daybeds adorned with Missoni’s signature graphic stripes in a spectrum of blues. Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Modway Stopover Outdoor Sunbrella Daybed This oversized daybed brings resort vibes to the backyard with a plush round seating area and canopy-style backrest that offers additional UV protection. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025 At the spa, Thistle, guests can reset on daybeds surrounded by stunning blue-green tiled walls, dip into the indoor saltwater pool, or enjoy the saunas and steam room—all entirely complementary with your stay. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025 Other photos showed the couple lounging together on a daybed on a smaller boat. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daybed

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daybed was in 1679

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“Daybed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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daybed

noun
day·​bed ˈdā-ˌbed How to pronounce daybed (audio)
: a couch that can be converted into a bed

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