double bed

American  

noun

• double beds
  plural

1. a bed large enough for two adults, especially a bed measuring 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide; full-size bed.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• double beds
  plural

Etymology

Origin of double bed

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

double bed

A double bed was pushed against a wall in the room to create a daybed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026

"We drew up a list of items we wanted to use the money for. Things like a microwave, a coffee machine, a double bed," said Louise.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2023

Try to include nightstands for two with a double bed, Hunter says, even if it’s with floating shelves.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

A wood stove heats the two-room bunker, furnished with a double bed and three single beds lined side-by-side.

From Reuters ● Feb. 27, 2023

Inside the castle, in the royal chamber of the Pele Tower, King Lot and his consort were laid in the double bed.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White