bed frame

noun

variants or less commonly bedframe
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

Time Traveler
The first known use of bed frame was in 1815

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“Bed frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20frame. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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