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

Examples of bed frame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often fewer than 12 inches from the floor to the top of the mattress, these bed frames create a cozy and unassuming aesthetic and are popular with bohemian-style bedrooms. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above