Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

futon

[foo-ton, fyoo-] / ˈfu tɒn, ˈfju- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

Nearby, a folding table was strewn with snacks, and a futon and couch were piled high with pillows and blankets.

From Slate Apr. 21, 2024

With a futon, a half-bath and bookshelf, it’s guest-ready too.

From Seattle Times Dec. 30, 2022

The room had a desk, chair, futon and a couple of bookshelves — not enough to accommodate my extensive library, leaving piles of books stacked against the wall.

From Salon Nov. 5, 2022

“It’s a trick,” Liam croaked from the futon.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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

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

From The Guardian Mar. 17, 2020

The patients sleep together on futons in communal rooms.

From Washington Post Feb. 29, 2020

Shoppers will find Pop art by Louisiana-based painter Ashley Longshore, prints and sculpture by British artist Ann Carrington along with Novogratz-designed linen futons priced at $259 and country-style dining chairs sold for $79 a piece.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2018

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

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




Vocabulary lists containing futon


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training