double bed
Americannoun
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double beds
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
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
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
He saw the outline of his brother’s head against the pillow in the double bed, but he could not see whether Aron slept.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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