box spring

noun

: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame

Examples of box spring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Look for common signs of bed bugs on the mattress, box spring, headboard, and furniture, including bloodstains, droppings, or live insects. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026

Mattresses, box springs, futons, mattress toppers, sofa beds, and air mattresses can’t be accepted over concerns of bedbug infestations, hygiene, and allergens. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

The use of an old box spring can cause mattress sagging and shorten the lifespan of your mattress, which some manufacturers note can reach up to 10 years. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025

Box spring Most new bed frames do not require a box spring but still provide the support your mattress needs. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for box spring

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting