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 Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 On the floor were six cots and a couple of mattresses, stained and foul-smelling. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The event highlights the best deals and must-have seasonal items across categories including school supplies, dorm essentials, TVs, mattresses, home upgrades, fall fashion and football gear. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 The couples also received household items, including beds, mattresses, blankets, bed sheets and rugs. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 DreamCloud, our pick for stomach sleepers and hybrid mattresses, is offering up to 60% off mattresses and 66% off bundles for its early Labor Day sale. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 All suites feature walk-in closets, mini kitchens, marble bathrooms, and pillowtop mattresses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Mattresses Most thrift stores will not take mattresses, says Jennifer Prince, owner of its FOUND vintage. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The crowd was glitzy—Goyard bags strewn over orange day-bed mattresses, Rolexes glinting—but at ease and not partying wildly like those further down the beach. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
  1. beds
  2. sofas
  3. couches
Noun
  • Croatian media published photos from a crowded sports hall in Omis where people crammed on beds and on the floor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Master lease agreements with apartment complexes provide an additional 384 beds.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 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
  • There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • On a subsequent visit six months later, Jason noticed one of the Italian-designer couches pushed awkwardly against the wall and asked why.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of couches

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