mattress

noun
UK: /ˈmætrɪs/
US: /ˈmætrɪs/

  1. A large, rectangular pad used for sleeping on, typically placed on a bed frame.

    1. I bought a new mattress for my bed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old mattress was so uncomfortable that I woke up with back pain every morning. [ ] [ ]

  2. The inner, usually padded, part of a bed, without the frame.

    1. The spring in the mattress is poking through. [ ] [ ]
    2. She flipped the heavy mattress over to prevent uneven wear and tear. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bed futon
mattress transitive-verb

  1. To provide with or as if with a mattress.

    1. We had to mattress the floor for the guests. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gym was carefully matted and mattressed for the acrobatics show. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mattress" in English means: A large, rectangular pad used for sleeping on, typically placed on a bed frame., The inner, usually padded, part of a bed, without the frame..

The phonetic transcription of "mattress" is /ˈmætrɪs/ in British English and /ˈmætrɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mattress": bed, futon.

Example usage of "mattress": "I bought a new mattress for my bed.". More examples on the page.