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tent bed

American  

noun

  1. a field bed having a canopy in the form of a tent.


Etymology

Origin of tent bed

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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However, Ka’ana Boutique Resort provides a deluxe version, including a tent, bed, butler and helicopter transfers to and from Caracol starting at $4,298 per person.

From New York Times

An engraving by Bosse of a queen reposing on a tent bed, Death peeps in through the curtains, another Death stands at the corner of the bed, whilst a female with a shield, inscribed PIETAS, levels a dart at the queen.

From Project Gutenberg

Tent′-bed, a bed having a canopy hanging from a central point overhead; Tent′-cloth, canvas, duck, &c. suitable for tents.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

I would not incommode you, said the King, for the World; if you can't admit of my Company, I'll go and rest upon the Tent Bed in that Closet, being determin'd to stay here all Night.

From Project Gutenberg

General Gorgaud slept on a small tent bed with green silk hangings, which Napoleon had had with him in all his campaigns.

From Project Gutenberg