single bed

noun

: a bed that is big enough for only one person

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Her grandmother sat on the single bed as Rebecca undid the back of her dress. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 When all the way forward, the bathroom extends the rear bed platform via a telescopic structure, creating the full 76 x 28-in (192 x 72-in) single bed on the driver's side. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Sister Rosemary Luyiga, who's 95, spends most of her time in her room, which holds a single bed and a chair. — Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026 Use it as a couch, a single bed, or pull out the second trundle bed to make room for guests. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for single bed

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“Single bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20bed. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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