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Definition of daybed

daybed

/ˈdeɪ.bed/
day · bed
Plural:daybeds
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• noun

1

A piece of furniture that functions as both a sofa for lounging during the day and a bed for sleeping at night, typically featuring a backrest and sides.

Example

"We placed a daybed in the home office so the room can easily serve as a guest bedroom when family visits."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of 'day' and 'bed', dating back to the mid-16th century to describe a long seat or couch used for daytime resting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daybed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daybed
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