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futon

[foo-ton, fyoo-] / ˈfu tɒn, ˈfju- /


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When he woke up outside on a stranger’s futon with no money to his name, he knew he’d hit rock bottom.

From Slate Feb. 2, 2026

The master bedroom features enough space for a king-sized bed, a futon, and comes with several windows that showcase the lush backyard.

From MarketWatch Nov. 25, 2025

The woman told police she found the device, which looked like a phone charger, under her futon, the warrant stated.

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2022

I would then sneak out onto the front porch and sit down on this damn futon.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2022

Instead I crawl onto the futon, under the duvet, with a cup of coffee and the Toronto phone book, and start looking up names.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

It’s OK that the U.S. isn’t a powerhouse producer of faux-marble tables and adjustable futons.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

Singles tired of looking at their sad futons wanted new and nicer living room furniture.

From New York Times Nov. 27, 2021

Scattered throughout the two floors were all manner of debris left behind by curious onlookers — a suitcase, a car bumper, a Yankee’s cap, multiple futons.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2020

They listed their spare rooms, air mattresses, couches and futons.

From The Guardian Mar. 17, 2020

I wonder if Stephen ever figured out what futons and duvets were.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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