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semidouble

semidouble

5.8
A bed larger than a single but smaller than a double
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : semidoble
  • The hotel room had a semidouble mattress.

Examples

  • The semidouble bed is perfect for guests who need a little extra room.

  • He bought a semidouble mattress to have more space while sleeping alone.

  • They decided to buy a semidouble for their small apartment bedroom.

  • A semidouble offers more space than a single without taking up as much room as a double.

  • Hotels in some countries provide a semidouble option for solo travelers who want extra comfort.

  • I prefer a semidouble bed for extra comfort.

  • For her new apartment, she chose a semidouble to fit in the small bedroom.

How Big

double
∞ 1.0
semidouble
  • UK
5.8
single
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

semidouble singular
semidoubles plural

Morphology

semidouble = double (semi-transparent) = semi + double

The size term is formed transparently from 'semi-' and 'double', though it is a specialized bed-sizing label.

Etymology

Semidouble comes from the parts semi- ('half') and double ('two' or 'twice'), so it means 'between single and double'. A semidouble bed is larger than a single but smaller than a double, which is why the name fits its size.