twin bed

American  

noun

twin beds plural

1. a twin-size bed, especially one of a matching pair in a bedroom; single bed.

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twin bed British  

noun

1. one of a pair of matching single beds

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• twin beds
  plural

Etymology

Origin of twin bed

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

“Look at that tiny window and carpet of decay,” she said, laughing at the twin bed and messy floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Additionally, new or gently used blankets, coats, gloves, towels and twin bed sheet sets are in demand.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Some nights, Ms. Gubarieva crawls into the twin bed below it where her son used to sleep, resting her head on the fluffy cat pillow.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

On a morning in early July, four bodies were crowded onto a twin bed inside a blue Coleman tent: McWilliams; her boyfriend, Jack; their gray kitten, Daddy; and Cardi D.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022

The twin bed next to mine was empty and unmade.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath