studio couch

noun

1. an upholstered couch, usually without a back, convertible into a double bed by sliding a bed frame out from beneath it and covering the frame with the mattress that forms the upper thickness of the upholstery.

studio couch

noun

1. an upholstered couch, usually backless, convertible into a double bed

Word History and Origins

Origin of studio couch¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

The room held a sizable amount of old, worn furniture: the bed, a studio couch, three stuffed chairs, a chifforobe and a dresser.

From The Daily Beast

Bess got up from the gayly covered studio couch where she had been reading and opened wide the door.

From Project Gutenberg

They opened the studio couch in the living room, and rolled June's bed, the baby bed in the living room, sir.

From Project Gutenberg

And there was a single bed that Lee slept on, and I slept on the studio couch.

From Project Gutenberg

Sometimes, at night, lying on the studio couch, he found himself still hesitating.

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