pallet

noun

Definition of palletnext
as in mattress

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Recent Examples of pallet If robots can unload freight and pass it into a pallet-building system without constant human intervention, warehouses could move goods faster through one of the most labor-heavy parts of the operation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 After all, $300 billion worth of cash would be impractically heavy to transfer by pallet. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 The footage shows a pallet on fire sitting on a top row in storage. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 June 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
  • In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.
    — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That becomes more useful once the showroom experience is over, because a mattress that feels comfortable for ten minutes in the afternoon may feel very different after several full nights of sleep.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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
  • Kramnic was unable to climb on to the top bunk without injuring his knees and back.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • The architectural design guidance starts with simple hooks but escalates to slim racks sized for pot lids, foil boxes and plastic wrap.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Cutting boards and drying racks vary by brand, so check what comes in the box and what fits later.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of rack
Noun
  • Formerly a one-bedroom with ten-foot ceilings in an 1850s brownstone, it’s been opened up into an alcove studio that can fit a king-size bed.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The main loft is located above the downstairs bedroom and contains another double bed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of bed

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palled (around)
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“Pallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pallet. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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