box spring
noun
: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame
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The sturdy steel slats provide strong support without a box spring, and the minimalist design offers convenient under-bed storage.
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Nora Colomer
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Made of North American spruce, they are designed to be sturdier than standard box springs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Plus, the slats on the bottom of the bed are supportive enough to hold a mattress without a box spring.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
There are 12 metal slats in the base that create extra support and eliminate the need for a box spring.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Made of North American spruce, they are designed to be sturdier than standard box springs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Plus, the slats on the bottom of the bed are supportive enough to hold a mattress without a box spring.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
There are 12 metal slats in the base that create extra support and eliminate the need for a box spring.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for box spring
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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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