Definition
A low bed on wheels or casters that rolls under a larger bed for storage, or to move something by rolling on wheels or casually walking. The verb form means to roll or move along smoothly.
Example Usage
The guest room had a queen bed with a trundle underneath for extra sleeping space.
Origin
From Middle English 'trendel,' a wheel or circular object, derived from Old English 'trendan' (to turn or roll).
Fun Fact
Trundle beds became popular in Victorian and Edwardian homes as a space-saving solution for children's rooms and guest accommodations in smaller homes.
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