double bed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of double bed
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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A double bed was pushed against a wall in the room to create a daybed.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Ms Hennessey’s cabin has space for a double bed, small living area with room for the cat and a balcony.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024
We had no food or water in it — just a double bed, a mattress, and a TV.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023
All the kids piled into one of the two large bunk rooms, which had six beds; the five adults divided themselves between the other bunk room and a third bedroom with a double bed.
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023
His two rooms were furnished only with an upright piano, a straight chair, a small table and an unmade double bed.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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