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
The mattresses are not included.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The mattresses, by Keetsa, are made of custom organic cotton.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thousands took shelter in the Kyiv subway system, some carrying pets, belongings and mattresses.
—Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
For big purchases like mattresses, new furniture, or appliances, know the best time to buy.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
One of the mattresses was handmade and cost $439,000, per Business Insider.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
One episode sees Yoshi trying to prove himself to his parents by selling mattresses in a tube.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Above the garage, the bunk room could sleep a softball team, with four full-size mattresses below and four twins on top.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Organic mattresses typically come at a price, but Awara promises ethical sourcing and construction at a significantly lower cost.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The mattresses, by Keetsa, are made of custom organic cotton.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thousands took shelter in the Kyiv subway system, some carrying pets, belongings and mattresses.
—Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
For big purchases like mattresses, new furniture, or appliances, know the best time to buy.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
One of the mattresses was handmade and cost $439,000, per Business Insider.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
One episode sees Yoshi trying to prove himself to his parents by selling mattresses in a tube.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Above the garage, the bunk room could sleep a softball team, with four full-size mattresses below and four twins on top.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Organic mattresses typically come at a price, but Awara promises ethical sourcing and construction at a significantly lower cost.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
Noun
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The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Patterned sofas are bold and a big commitment, but Morris decided to jump in.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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There’s the grand living room with another side of that fireplace blocked in by plush sofas and the adjacent dining room with its long table and stone underfoot and calamondin trees catching the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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This can also be used under and behind couches, sinks, cabinets, and cracks, but don't apply it where children or pets can access it.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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