trundle bed
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of trundle bed
First recorded in 1535–45
Example Sentences
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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
Little Sadie was upgrading to a “big girl bed,” which is part of a trundle bed shared by her 6-year-old sister, Piper.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2018
He pulled out a trundle bed alongside her and lay down facing her.
From Washington Post
A trundle bed had been set up for Brigit.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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