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.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mattresses After a day of sampling Bayonne ham and cooling off in the Atlantic, return to the rental’s soft mattresses and cozy ambience. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Hope Services does not accept large appliances or mattresses. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 The Real Risk Behind Corgi’s AI Startup Valuation Corgi’s seven-day workweek and office mattresses will generate plenty of commentary. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 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 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 The teal and cream color scheme was beachy and calming, with a hit of bright, floral curtains for charm, and the comfortable linens and mattresses lived up to the high standards of the rest of the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Vacuum all surfaces, including mattresses, box springs and furniture. — Kate Linderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Many of today's best kids mattresses are specifically designed for younger sleepers, with features like flippable firmness levels, washable covers, waterproof protection and low-emission materials. — ABC News, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
  1. beds
  2. sofas
  3. couches
Noun
  • Food and drink Breakfast here is enough to tempt you out of the hotel’s marshmallow-soft beds, even after a long night of dancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were rolling in the beds of ice cubes after entering their outside enclosure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of beds
Noun
  • Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Too Many Pillows Pillows add comfort and style to couches, chairs, and beds, but an excess can overwhelm seating areas.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of couches

Browse Nearby Words

mattress
mattresses
maturation
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on mattresses

Nglish: Translation of mattresses for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of mitigate

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All