mattresses

noun

plural of mattress
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 Luxury mattresses and beds, meanwhile, have seemingly always been a thing. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Police responding to a call for a suicidal caller found the two victims -- Charles Harrison and his son -- dead on mattresses, according to the criminal complaint. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Bedrooms are outfitted with Wink mattresses and luxe Frette linens, and marble bathrooms are stocked with Aesop products and Dyson hair dryers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Other more unique/experimental uses include concrete- and diesel-boosting additives, ingredients for battery anodes and aerogels, and even stuffing for cow mattresses. — Ben Coxworth october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 Last winter destroyed thousands of tents in Gaza, soaking clothes, mattresses, and bedding, even as Save the Children reported that Israel was blocking critical aid such as tent poles, winter clothes, and blankets. — Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 Rooms are kitted with slumber-inducing mattresses and lavender-scented eye masks. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Best Natural-Material Pillow The Six Bells Inn brings its cozy countryside aesthetic all the way to the bed, outfitting its guest rooms with Ostermoor mattresses, pillows, and duvets. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The Federal Code of Regulations requires certain tests for mattresses and mattress pads to determine flammability and to reduce injury or deaths associated with mattress fires. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
  1. beds
  2. sofas
  3. couches
Noun
  • The mattresses of both those more and less important beds were hand-stuffed with materials familiar to a Hästens, including horsehair and wool.
    — Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This will create capacity equivalent to about 40 additional beds.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of beds
Noun
  • The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just think of how many sofas and TVs the Kelces could buy with that kind of dough.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • Through a pocket door is the next room, which features two large pink velvet couches and a selection of tarot cards, games and puzzles.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Jenn and Emily go to something called Aesthetic Lounge, which turns out to be a plastic surgeon’s office with more couches.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of couches

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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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