twin bed


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twin bed

n.
A bed intended to fit one individual, usually measuring about 39 by 75 inches (99 by 190 centimeters), and traditionally one of a set of two.
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twin bed

n
(Furniture) one of a pair of matching single beds
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twin′ bed′


n.
a twin-size bed, esp. one of a matching pair in a bedroom; single bed.
[1915–20, Amer.]
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Noun1.twin bed - one of a pair of identical bedstwin bed - one of a pair of identical beds  
bed - a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; "he sat on the edge of the bed"; "the room had only a bed and chair"
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