as in beds
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 mattresses
Plans include transitioning to eco-conscious mattresses and bedding, sourcing in-room products—such as soaps and linens—from local makers and sustainable brands, and working with specialist landscapers to preserve native plants and reduce water use.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Roll’s memory foam reportedly has a high SAG factor and rebounds quickly, similar to premium mattresses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Two slat settings can accommodate mattresses of different thicknesses, without needing a box spring.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
As Casas de Luz also runs a Re-Purpose with a Purpose program, donated furniture, beds and mattresses, and household items were used to furnish the home.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Insecticides come in the form of a powder, liquid, or aerosol and are used around bed frames, mattresses, and box springs where bed bugs typically gather.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Now at their lowest price in 30 days, Purple’s SoftStretch Sheets are made with the same signature comfort as the brand’s mattresses and pillows.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Big-ticket items are typically on deep discount this weekend including household appliances, furniture, mattresses and electronics.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Naturepedic makes its mattresses in the United States at a factory in Cleveland and employs about 200 workers.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Roll’s memory foam reportedly has a high SAG factor and rebounds quickly, similar to premium mattresses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Two slat settings can accommodate mattresses of different thicknesses, without needing a box spring.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
As Casas de Luz also runs a Re-Purpose with a Purpose program, donated furniture, beds and mattresses, and household items were used to furnish the home.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Insecticides come in the form of a powder, liquid, or aerosol and are used around bed frames, mattresses, and box springs where bed bugs typically gather.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Now at their lowest price in 30 days, Purple’s SoftStretch Sheets are made with the same signature comfort as the brand’s mattresses and pillows.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Big-ticket items are typically on deep discount this weekend including household appliances, furniture, mattresses and electronics.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Naturepedic makes its mattresses in the United States at a factory in Cleveland and employs about 200 workers.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
Noun
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Participants slept in their own beds for two weeks before the intervention and four weeks after.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Plush queen- or king-size beds are outfitted with Parachute Home bed linens (and complemented by Parachute bath towels).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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McKissick, on the other hand, is cautious about purchasing sofas in pink, red, or orange.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Traditional sofas have rigid arms, legs, and internal suspension that help create their shape, while these models rely entirely on dense foam and modular upholstery to form their shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The ground-floor lounge sets the tone with soaring ceilings, plush couches, and a patisserie, before the city’s fastest elevator zips you to the 103rd floor for check-in and your first jaw-dropping view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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