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
Instead of billet housing, Castaneda and his teammates bounced around from one Airbnb to the next, sleeping on couches, pull-out mattresses or the kitchen floor.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In-room decor is sleek with neutral tones and cloud-like mattresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
That widens the interior sleeping floor to 55 in (140 cm), which is actually wider than the mattresses in the newest Volkswagen California models.
—C.c. Weiss
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
Her overall score compared to other mattresses she’s tested?
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
There is a total lack of essential supplies for caring for older adults, such as mattresses, hygiene products, diapers, coats and blankets, García Morris said, listing some of the items her organization distributes to needy families.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, recycling programs for mattresses are also rare.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.
—David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In-room decor is sleek with neutral tones and cloud-like mattresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
That widens the interior sleeping floor to 55 in (140 cm), which is actually wider than the mattresses in the newest Volkswagen California models.
—C.c. Weiss
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
Her overall score compared to other mattresses she’s tested?
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
There is a total lack of essential supplies for caring for older adults, such as mattresses, hygiene products, diapers, coats and blankets, García Morris said, listing some of the items her organization distributes to needy families.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, recycling programs for mattresses are also rare.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.
—David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
Noun
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The cool-season annual is a repeat bloomer from spring until fall and is often used to fill in and add color to beds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other pictures show cabins with large windows and couches.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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