trundle bed

American  

noun

1. truckle bed.

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trundle bed British  

noun

1. a less common word for truckle bed

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Etymology

Origin of trundle bed

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

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trundle bed

I could have slept several more people in mine, because it included a pull-out couch and trundle bed in addition to the king-size bed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

The fourth bedroom on this floor, also with a bathroom, has custom bunk beds combined with a trundle bed.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023

Mine is technically also our guest bedroom — we have plans to put in a trundle bed / couch-type thing just behind where I usually sit, but it doubles as a pretty spacious office.

From The Verge ● Aug. 20, 2021

One day when he and I were lying in the trundle bed staring up at a jumble of cords, he said, “Let’s talk about building you a studio.”

From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2018

She woke up early each morning to make sure Brigit was still in the trundle bed beside her.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Related Words

• bunk
• cot
• rack