Murphy bed


noun

a bed constructed so that it can be folded or swung into a closet.

Origin of Murphy bed

1920–25; named after William L. Murphy (1876–1959), American inventor

British Dictionary definitions for murphy bed

Murphy bed

noun

US and Canadian a bed designed to be folded or swung into a cabinet when not in use

Word Origin for Murphy bed

C20: named after William Murphy, US inventor