Daybed: meaning, definitions and examples

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daybed

[ ˈdeɪˌbɛd ]

Noun

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furniture piece

A daybed is a piece of furniture that can function as both a sofa and a bed. It typically consists of a mattress supported by a frame with three sides, resembling a couch. Daybeds are often used in living rooms, guest rooms, or home offices.

Synonyms

chaise lounge, sofa bed.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
daybed	A daybed is ideal for a multipurpose room where the furniture needs to serve as both a seating area during the day and a sleeping space at night. It is also common in guest rooms or small apartments. The new daybed in the study is perfect for relaxing with a book and can accommodate overnight guests
sofa bed	A sofa bed is most appropriate for living rooms or guest rooms where there is a need for a couch that can easily transform into a bed. It is especially useful in small apartments or homes without a dedicated guest bedroom. When friends come to visit, I just pull out the sofa bed in the living room for them to sleep on
chaise lounge	A chaise lounge is best suited for spaces meant for relaxation and leisure, such as a living room, a reading corner, or near a pool. It is usually used for reclining rather than sleeping. She loves to spend her afternoons reading on the chaise lounge by the window

Word

Description / Examples

daybed

A daybed is ideal for a multipurpose room where the furniture needs to serve as both a seating area during the day and a sleeping space at night. It is also common in guest rooms or small apartments.

The new daybed in the study is perfect for relaxing with a book and can accommodate overnight guests

sofa bed

A sofa bed is most appropriate for living rooms or guest rooms where there is a need for a couch that can easily transform into a bed. It is especially useful in small apartments or homes without a dedicated guest bedroom.

When friends come to visit, I just pull out the sofa bed in the living room for them to sleep on

chaise lounge

A chaise lounge is best suited for spaces meant for relaxation and leisure, such as a living room, a reading corner, or near a pool. It is usually used for reclining rather than sleeping.

She loves to spend her afternoons reading on the chaise lounge by the window

Examples of usage

It's nice to have a daybed in the guest room for visitors.
She likes to relax on the daybed with a book in the afternoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "daybed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divã

🇮🇳 दिन का बिस्तर

🇩🇪 Ruhebett

🇮🇩 tempat tidur siang

🇺🇦 тахта

🇵🇱 szezlong

🇯🇵 デイベッド

🇫🇷 lit de jour

🇪🇸 diván

🇹🇷 divan

🇰🇷 데이베드

🇸🇦 أريكة نهارية

🇨🇿 lenoška

🇸🇰 leňoška

🇨🇳 日间床

🇸🇮 ležalnik

🇮🇸 dagrúm

🇰🇿 күні бойы жататын орын

🇬🇪 დღის საწოლი

🇦🇿 gün yatağı

🇲🇽 diván

Etymology

The term 'daybed' dates back to the 16th century, when it was used to describe a piece of furniture designed for reclining or resting during the day. Originally, daybeds were simple wooden structures with a mattress on top. Over time, the design evolved to include more decorative elements and variations in materials. Today, daybeds are popular for their versatility and space-saving features, making them a practical choice for modern living spaces.

See also: daily, day, daybreak, daylight, daypack, daystar, daytime, nowadays, today, yesterday.