pallet

noun

Definition of palletnext
as in mattress

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Recent Examples of pallet The footage shows a pallet on fire sitting on a top row in storage. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Amazon is looking to capture more businesses that have the flexibility to ship by pallet, choosing LTL to share trailer space for partial loads instead of reserving and paying for a full truckload. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 At an auction, Nicholson found a large, versatile plastic truck pallet that was among many used for the Nostromo’s interior walls. — Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 Each pallet carries a ton of bananas. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pallet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pallet
  1. mattress
  2. futon
  3. bedstead
  4. bunk
  5. rack
  6. bed
Noun
  • 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
  • The best memory foam mattress is known for its high-density and contouring properties in the comfort layer.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of mattress
Noun
  • While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Definition of futon
Noun
  • Inside, there’s an austere bedstead, ladder-back chairs, a cast-iron stove, and a wooden pegboard running along the walls—all sourced from a village near Albany.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The substantial rails are inspired by 20th-century iron bedsteads, but the color pop is very much a modern twist.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of bedstead
Noun
  • Apparently not content with their performances the night before, in the morning Luke lies down next to Gen in Nathan’s bottom bunk, where their way-too-loud hook-up continues in less… uh, penetrative fashion.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 July 2026
  • The kitchen is sleek and fully equipped for feeding a crowd, and the sleeping arrangements strike that rare balance between elevated and practical—proper suites for the adults and a bunk room that kids will immediately claim.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Pajama sets, nightgowns and slips are all hung on delicate curving racks in the center of the room.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Use the vinegar and water steaming method to loosen grease and follow the same rack cleaning steps.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
Definition of rack
Noun
  • Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of bed

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