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
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Check out Naturepedic's current offer of 20% off sitewide, plus a free blanket with the purchase of a twin size or larger mattress.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Using the Wrong Frame or Foundation Even the highest-quality mattress can't perform well without proper support underneath it.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
On a rainy night in early June 2011, Albert Saijo lay on a mattress, a fire blazing in the hearth, his wife by his side.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Check out Naturepedic's current offer of 20% off sitewide, plus a free blanket with the purchase of a twin size or larger mattress.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Using the Wrong Frame or Foundation Even the highest-quality mattress can't perform well without proper support underneath it.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
On a rainy night in early June 2011, Albert Saijo lay on a mattress, a fire blazing in the hearth, his wife by his side.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mattress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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Stationing a comfy sofa or a couple of conversation chairs around this coffee table creates a cozy hangout spot when guests come over.
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The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.
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Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.
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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.
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The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.
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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.
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The substantial rails are inspired by 20th-century iron bedsteads, but the color pop is very much a modern twist.
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“Mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattress. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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