1. a low wooden bed frame with a thin mattress that can be folded up to form a couch
2. a thin cotton mattress used on a futon frame or placed directly on the floor
Usage: traditional Japanese

Examples

• She bought a futon for her small apartment to save space.
• The futon converts easily from a bed to a couch.
• We folded up the futon so guests could sit in the living room.
• The traditional Japanese futon is rolled up and stored during the day.
• He slept on a futon mattress placed directly on the floor.
• The college dorm room had a futon instead of a regular bed.
• They unfolded the futon for their overnight guests.