futon Meaning & Definition
/ˈfuːtɒn/
What Does Futon Mean?
As a noun, futon means A thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed. It is also used to mean A round cushion used for Zen meditation, traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves.
Futon at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfuːtɒn/ |
| Plural | futons |
Futon Definition (Noun)
- A thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed.
- A round cushion used for Zen meditation, traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves.
- A specific kind of sofa-bed, with a fixed cushion that forms a mattress when folded down and a sofa when folded up.
Synonyms of Futon
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Futon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
futon (plural futons or futon)
Words That Rhyme With Futon
Origin of Futon
Borrowed from Japanese 布団 (futon), in turn from Middle Chinese 蒲團 (MC bu dwan, “meditation cushion”) (compare Mandarin 蒲团 (pútuán)), from 蒲 (bu, “bulrush, cattail”) + 團 (dwan, “sphere, round object”) from the way the original cushion was round and made from woven bulrushes.