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Suspension Bed

/səˈspɛnʃən bɛd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of bed that is suspended from a frame or ceiling, allowing for a floating appearance and often used in modern or minimalist interior designs.

    "The suspension bed in the loft gave the room an airy and spacious feel."
  2. 2

    A bed designed to be hung or suspended, often used in outdoor settings or as a unique design element in homes.

    "They installed a suspension bed on the patio, perfect for lounging on sunny afternoons."

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The term 'suspension' originates from the Latin 'suspensio', meaning 'a hanging' or 'to hang up', which evolved through Middle English. 'Bed' comes from Old English 'bedd', referring to a place for sleep or rest, indicating a historical context of resting places that have evolved into various forms over centuries.

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