double bed

dou·ble bed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhb-uh l bed]
- /ˈdʌb əl bɛd/
- /ˈdʌbl bed/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhb-uh l bed]
- /ˈdʌb əl bɛd/

Definitions of double bed words

noun double bed a bed large enough for two adults, especially a bed measuring 54 inches (137 cm) wide; full-size bed. 1
noun double bed bed for two 1
noun double bed the smallest size of bed that is considered big enough for two people 0
noun double bed A double bed is a bed that is wide enough for two people to sleep in. 0
noun double bed (US and UK) A bed designed for two adults, also called a full bed. A normal double bed is made for two people measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters). 0

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Origin of double bed

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Double bed

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double bed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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