daybed

American  

[dey-bed] / ˈdeɪˌbɛd /

noun

1. a couch that can be used as a sofa by day and a bed by night.

2. a couch, especially of the 17th or 18th century, in the form of a usually armless chair, with a greatly elongated seat supported by extra legs and a slanted, sometimes hinged, back, used for reclining or sleeping during the day.

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Etymology

Origin of daybed

First recorded in 1585–95; day + bed

Example Sentences

Moving on to the guest room, Bauer points to a Fretwork wood wall panel above the daybed.

From Los Angeles Times

Jimenez likes a backless settee or daybed placed in front of a fireplace, so people can admire the flames facing one way and turn to converse with others in the opposite direction.

From Seattle Times

It’s an ideal companion piece to the site-specific daybed Skelly made to best enjoy the view from the sunroom’s expansive windows, where dappled light filters through an outdoor screen of towering bamboo.

From Los Angeles Times

A hanging daybed and a Buddha statue overlooking the pool in the backyard.

From Los Angeles Times

Cabanas, daybeds and bungalows that surround the pool are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis until the hotel begins taking reservations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bed
• chair
• lounge