divan bed
- noun
- /dɪˈvæn bɛd/
- UK
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diván
- In the living room, the divan bed served as both a sofa during the day and a sleeping area at night.
Examples
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After the party, we unfolded the divan bed for our friends who needed a place to sleep.
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The guest slept comfortably on the divan bed during her stay.
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An individual planning to make a purchase of divan beds should learn about some of the features that they have.
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One needs to choose where to get the divan beds carefully.
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Synonyms
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A piece of furniture with a mattress for sleeping
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A large seat with soft cushions for two or more people that opens into a bed
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A long low seat without a back, often with cushions
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A sofa that you can use for sitting by day and sleeping at night
A couch that turns into a double bed
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'divan' (a low, backless couch) combined with 'bed' (sleeping furniture) yields a bed that is of the divan/couch type or a couch usable as a bed. This compound follows a transparent noun+noun pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The name divan bed comes from the word divan, a low sofa or bench from old Middle Eastern homes where people would sit in the day and sometimes sleep on it at night. So, calling something a divan bed tells you it is a low, armless couch that serves as a 'seat' by day and a bed at night.