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
Best known for their mattresses, Serta’s sleep tech is baked into each of their sleeper sofas.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Across La Guaira, the coastal state hardest-hit by the disaster, and in parts of Caracas, thousands of residents are spending nights outdoors in plazas, parks, sports courts and improvised encampments, sleeping on mattresses, blankets and folding chairs.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Furniture retailer Wayfair is set to open a new 140,000-square-foot brick-and-mortar location by late this year, which will cover two floors and feature 19 departments, including furniture, housewares, appliances, mattresses, florals, decor and dedicated areas for design services.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
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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.
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David Kesselman,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Each of its 256 cells houses an average of 156 inmates in metal bunks with no mattresses or sheets and only two toilets and two sinks for the entire group.
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Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Already, the area in front of the school was snarled with donkey carts loaded with people’s belongings, cooking gas cylinders, jugs of drinking water, mattresses and tarps.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Across La Guaira, the coastal state hardest-hit by the disaster, and in parts of Caracas, thousands of residents are spending nights outdoors in plazas, parks, sports courts and improvised encampments, sleeping on mattresses, blankets and folding chairs.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Furniture retailer Wayfair is set to open a new 140,000-square-foot brick-and-mortar location by late this year, which will cover two floors and feature 19 departments, including furniture, housewares, appliances, mattresses, florals, decor and dedicated areas for design services.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 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
Each of its 256 cells houses an average of 156 inmates in metal bunks with no mattresses or sheets and only two toilets and two sinks for the entire group.
—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Already, the area in front of the school was snarled with donkey carts loaded with people’s belongings, cooking gas cylinders, jugs of drinking water, mattresses and tarps.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
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Larger rooms include dressing areas, king-size beds, and deep soaking tubs.
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Storage beds are a game-changer for small homes and city apartments.
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Though because these sofas are made to order, keep in mind that your wait time will be longer and custom orders are final sale.
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Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
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Instruments were replaced with couches; the control room is now a walk-in closet.
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Additionally, its slim design ensures it can be tucked behind beds or couches with no trouble.
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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