daybed

American

[day-bed] / ˈdeɪˌbɛd /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of daybed

First recorded in 1585–95; day + bed

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However, Van Der Beek himself ended up building what would become the couple’s favorite piece: a wooden daybed that he designed not long after they welcomed their fifth child, Gwendolyn, in 2018.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025

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 ● Mar. 8, 2024