bed frame

noun

variants or less commonly bedframe

ˈbed-ˌfrām 

plural bed frames also bedframes

: a structure designed to support a mattress

Having a sturdy bed frame makes a difference in caring for your mattress and even your sleep quality, as poorly constructed options may wobble or creak with every movement.

—McKenzie Dillon

called also bedstead

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above