as in bed
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 mattress
Regular washing prevents stains from setting into the mattress, eliminates odors, and maintains the protector's waterproof properties if applicable.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Two areas most important to check are the mattress and headboard and the luggage racks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s the equivalent of 20,700 couches or 41,000 mattresses each day.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
The demolition left her and her husband sleeping on a blow-up mattress in the dining room in an attempt to separate themselves from the exposure upstairs.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Two areas most important to check are the mattress and headboard and the luggage racks.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s the equivalent of 20,700 couches or 41,000 mattresses each day.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
The demolition left her and her husband sleeping on a blow-up mattress in the dining room in an attempt to separate themselves from the exposure upstairs.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
Noun
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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For entertaining larger groups, pick up this six-person set that comes with a sofa, loveseat, and club chair, all complete with comfy cushions.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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At a time when theaters are struggling to lure people away from their couches, American YoungBoy made a case for the movies as a reason to leave the house.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman and the co-worker’s sister slept in Patel’s guest room, the co-worker on the couch and Patel in his room.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Three guests can comfortably fill this charming house thanks to an additional bedroom with a removable futon, but it’s probably best suited for a duo looking to escape on a romantic getaway due to its sleek fixtures and serene atmosphere.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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In January, Honda surprised us with something called the Base Station: A futuristic-looking towable camper designed to be light and versatile, with modular features ranging from air conditioning, to a shower, to a futon that folds out into a bed, depending on how the owner wishes to fill the space.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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“Mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattress. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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