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
Later, in the scene in which Winnifred is kept awake by a single pea, Burnett performed a prolonged pantomime of violent physical discomfort, thrashing and dangling like a fish on a line atop a towering stack of mattresses.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Rooms also feature Hästens mattresses for a supremely restful night’s sleep.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Its deep pockets ensure a secure hold on even thick mattresses, and the 360-degree elastic band offers extra grip — making light work of taking the cover on and off.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Stein, baking soda is generally safe for all types of mattresses.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Schools quickly became shelters for displaced families, mattresses crammed into classrooms where desks once stood.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm’s stock ranges from Beautyrest mattresses with pocketed coil springs to Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-Breeze cooling mattresses to Tulo’s memory foam beds in a box.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Maysar Al Adwan, from Gaza City, carried mattresses and blankets over his head, sweat pouring down his face.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Their pillowtop mattresses start at $499, making these models one of the best prices on the market without sacrificing comfort or durability.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Rooms also feature Hästens mattresses for a supremely restful night’s sleep.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Its deep pockets ensure a secure hold on even thick mattresses, and the 360-degree elastic band offers extra grip — making light work of taking the cover on and off.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Stein, baking soda is generally safe for all types of mattresses.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Schools quickly became shelters for displaced families, mattresses crammed into classrooms where desks once stood.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm’s stock ranges from Beautyrest mattresses with pocketed coil springs to Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-Breeze cooling mattresses to Tulo’s memory foam beds in a box.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Maysar Al Adwan, from Gaza City, carried mattresses and blankets over his head, sweat pouring down his face.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Their pillowtop mattresses start at $499, making these models one of the best prices on the market without sacrificing comfort or durability.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
Noun
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Packages arrived from as far away as Berlin, Hawaii and the Philippines, filled with beds, toys, and treats for Shelly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lobby’s living room, with sculptural chandeliers and circular couches, just might inspire a home makeover of your own.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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As part of last year’s redesign, Counsell concurred with another idea that players had floated, removing the bulky countertops and clunky couches in the middle of the locker room.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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