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- [foo-ton, fyoo-]
- /ˈfu tɒn, ˈfyu-/
- /ˈfuː.tɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foo-ton, fyoo-]
- /ˈfu tɒn, ˈfyu-/
Definitions of futon word
- noun futon a thin mattress, usually filled with layers of cotton batting and encased in cotton fabric, placed on a floor for sleeping, especially in traditional Japanese interiors, and folded and stored during the day. 1
- noun futon A Japanese quilted mattress rolled out on the floor for use as a bed. 1
- noun futon furniture: mattress used as bed 1
- countable noun futon A futon is a piece of furniture which consists of a thin mattress on a low wooden frame which can be used as a bed or folded up to make a chair. 0
- noun futon a Japanese padded quilt, laid on the floor for use as a bed, or on a frame for use as a chair 0
- noun futon a thin mattress like a quilt, placed as on the floor or a platform frame, for use as a bed 0
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Origin of futon
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese pútuán rush-mat seat
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Parts of speech for Futon
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futon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for futon
noun futon
- sofa — a long, upholstered couch with a back and two arms or raised ends.
- davenport — a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
- couch — A couch is a long, comfortable seat for two or three people.
- daybed — a couch that can also be used as a bed
- sofa bed — a sofa that can be converted into a bed, either by folding out the seat or by lowering the back to be flush with the seat.
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