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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Hand-crafted in the US by skilled artisans, the Robertson uses premium padding and a slat-roll mattress support system that removes the need for a box spring. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 5 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 The wingback headboard and plush fabric create a cozy, elegant look that instantly transforms your room — no box spring required. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025 Mattresses And Futons Mattresses, box springs, and futons are often contaminated with allergens and pests like bedbugs. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for box spring

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box spring was in 1851

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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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