double bed
(UK, US) A bed designed for two adults, typically measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters).
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1937: New Bedsteads and Furniture from Littlewoods (+Large Double Bed Size; Small Double Bed Size; Scottish Size; Large Single Bed Size; Bedstead With Upholstered Mattress; Fine Bedstead; and Combination Bedstead And…
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(UK, US) A bed designed for two adults, typically measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters).
‘If you sleep on the floor, I’ll sleep on the floor too. But it seems rather a waste of a fine double bed.[’]
“Lufthansa Admits Defeat On Allegris First Class Double Bed Monetization onemileatatime.com/news/lufthan...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“1937: New Bedsteads and Furniture from Littlewoods (+Large Double Bed Size; Small Double Bed Size; Scottish Size; Large Single Bed Size; Bedstead With Upholstered Mattress; Fine Bedstead; and Combination Bedstead And Spring Mattress)”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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