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
Men sleeping head-to-toe on a crowded floor, exhausted detainees blocking out fluorescent lights with face masks, and dozens of people using cardboard boxes as mattresses.
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Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Inside, 88 unique rooms with vintage furnishings and original art whisk guests back in time—with the addition of modern comforts like plush mattresses and crisp linens, of course.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
These mattresses are responsibly crafted in Los Angeles and are needle-tufted by hand.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The Fox News clip shows rows of bunk beds with twin-sized green mattresses in one room.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Since its launch in July 2021, the trash collected by Clean California includes 15,500 mattresses and 57,000 tires.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of these high-quality mattresses include sleep trials, 10-year warranties, and free shipping, but be sure to check the fine print before hitting that checkout button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Far from uncomfortable, these orangutans even know how to build luxury items such as pillows, blankets, mattresses (linings), and roofs to make their nests weather-proof.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Inside, 88 unique rooms with vintage furnishings and original art whisk guests back in time—with the addition of modern comforts like plush mattresses and crisp linens, of course.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
These mattresses are responsibly crafted in Los Angeles and are needle-tufted by hand.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The Fox News clip shows rows of bunk beds with twin-sized green mattresses in one room.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Since its launch in July 2021, the trash collected by Clean California includes 15,500 mattresses and 57,000 tires.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of these high-quality mattresses include sleep trials, 10-year warranties, and free shipping, but be sure to check the fine print before hitting that checkout button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Far from uncomfortable, these orangutans even know how to build luxury items such as pillows, blankets, mattresses (linings), and roofs to make their nests weather-proof.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
Noun
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And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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The sense of place begins in the Old West-style lobby, where a pair of aged leather couches beckon near the rough-hewn stone fireplace.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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