innerspring

adjective

in·​ner·​spring ˈi-nər-ˈspriŋ How to pronounce innerspring (audio)
: having coil springs inside a padded casing
innerspring mattress

Examples of innerspring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mattresses made with memory foam, latex, or non-innerspring materials are typically capable of working with an adjustable bed. Leah Groth, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of innerspring was in 1928

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“Innerspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innerspring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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