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mattress

noun

Definition of mattressnext
as in bed
a cloth case that is filled with material and used as something on which to sleep They bought a new mattress with the intention of getting a more restful night's sleep.

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Recent Examples of mattress That single structural choice cut the markup and complexity out of legacy mattress retail. — Maureen Burke, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Shoppers can save on big-ticket items like this Zinus mattress that’s made from plush yet supportive memory foam and a Shark cordless vacuum that converts from an upright model into a handheld device. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Tackle things like rotating your mattress and rugs during this notable time of year. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 The Conrad Orlando at Evermore also introduced wellness rooms in 2024, stocking them with Normatec leg-compression systems, fancy mattresses from Bryte, and Loftie lamps, which are designed to help regulate melatonin and support circadian rhythms. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mattress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
  1. bed
  2. sofa
  3. couch
  4. futon
  5. bedstead
Noun
  • There is an argument that, in the short term at least, a large influx of marquee players can disrupt a team’s cohesion while new signings bed in.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • It's furnished with a sofa and instead of a TV, a space-saving projector and pull-down screen are installed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • While my mother worked and my older brother played outside, my father and I sat on the couch, flipping channels.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After about a minute, Nora pushed Carrillo down onto a couch, broke free and fled through the front door as a piercing siren started blaring from the Ring camera.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Definition of futon
Noun
  • Inside, there’s an austere bedstead, ladder-back chairs, a cast-iron stove, and a wooden pegboard running along the walls—all sourced from a village near Albany.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The substantial rails are inspired by 20th-century iron bedsteads, but the color pop is very much a modern twist.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of bedstead

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“Mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattress. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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