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

One accommodation felt like a suite fit for a king with a stone hearth, antlers anchored to the wall and a four-poster bed frame. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Upholstered in a plush bouclé, this Christopher Knight Home bed frame offers a cloudlike place to rest your head. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

The original historic rooms feature heavy drapery, regal-looking bed frames, and simple baths. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

While Friedman says basic items like small tables or bed frames are easy enough to handle without involving a professional, heavier items, valuable pieces, and furnishings with more complex setups might require outsourcing. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bed frame

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe