Hide-a-bed

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sofa-bed.

    "In addition forty-eight hide-a-beds were replaced in the Northwood III project and ninety-five hide-a-beds were reconditioned. Twelve refrigerators were replaced in Northwood II apartments."

Example

More examples

"In addition forty-eight hide-a-beds were replaced in the Northwood III project and ninety-five hide-a-beds were reconditioned. Twelve refrigerators were replaced in Northwood II apartments."

Etymology

From a trademark, presumably from hide a bed or hideaway bed.

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