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 Rooms and suites are spacious, with Frette linens, handmade Swedish mattresses, deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, and floor-to-ceiling windows, while many overlook the Atlantic or the Miami skyline. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 Mattresses There’s no way to know how a mattress has been used before making its way to a secondhand shop, or for how long. — Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 Dorm room bedding essentials Create a comfortable, sleep-friendly space with the bedding essentials every dorm room needs, from Twin XL sheets to cozy mattress upgrades. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Sleeper sofa mattresses tend to get a bad rap, especially for those who prefer a cloud-like bed mattress. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mattress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
  1. bed
  2. sofa
  3. couch
  4. futon
  5. bedstead
Noun
  • For families Families are welcome and extra beds can be added, but bear in mind the elevation, rocky terrain and malaria risk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The 1,400-bed facility will be located at the former Rivers Correctional Institute, a for-profit prison that closed in 2021.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.
    — Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • Grace Gonzalez sat across from me on a matching couch during Tales of the Cocktail.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • After intercourse, the teenager had snapped photos of her naked body on a futon as evidence.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
  • 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
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 30 Jul. 2026.

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