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

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

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

Will left and looked in the other rooms: a little bathroom, a bedroom with a double bed.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman