Definition of Murphy bed

1. Noun. A bed that can be folded or swung into a cabinet when not being used.

Generic synonyms: Bed

Definition of Murphy bed

1. Noun. A light type of bed to be folded up or swung into a wall or closet for storage when not in use. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Murphy Bed

Murcians
Murdoch
Muriel
Muriel Sarah Spark
Muriel Spark
Murillo
Muritaniya
Murmansk
Muroidea
Murphy
Murphy's Law
Murphy's law
Murphy's percussion
Murphy's sign
Murphy bed (current term)
Murphy beds
Murphy drip
Murphy game
Murray
Murray Gell-Mann
Murray River
Murray Valley encephalitis
Murray Valley encephalitis virus
Murray Valley rash
Murraymania
Murree
Murrinh-Patha
Murrow
Murrumbidgee

Literary usage of Murphy bed

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Romantic Weekends in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland by Norman Renove, Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (2000)
"The Captain Todd Suite (Room 100), is handicapped accessible and a bit larger, though slightly less intimate. It has a fold-down king-sized Murphy bed, ..."

2. The Cayman Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"Each unit has tile floors, full kitchens, a pull-down Murphy bed, and all the comforts of home. Cribs and playpens are available for families. ..."

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