innerspring

Bouncy mattress type

Innerspring describes a mattress or cushion containing a system of coiled metal springs for support and resilience: an innerspring mattress, innerspring construction.

The springs compress under weight and bounce back, distinguishing these from foam or air mattresses.

Often used attributively before the noun it modifies.

bedding

mattress

Padded sleeping surface

topper · bedframe · quilted · ticking · upholstery · padding · foam · latex · hybrid · lumbar

coils

helix

Spiraling three-dimensional curve

  • spiralCurve winding around center
  • wireThin metallic conductor
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy

torsion · springiness · elasticity · tension · tempered · gauge · pocketed · offset · continuous · interconnected

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

firmness · contouring · coziness · luxury · pampering · snugness · conforming · cradling · gentleness · responsiveness

sleep

rest

Cessation of activity

posture · backcare · tossing · turning · restfulness · rejuvenation · recovery

Categories
Opposites
mattress construction technology

innerspringfoam

Bubble-filled substance

memory foam · latex · air mattress · air bed · waterbed

Family

spring, inside, inner, springy, springtime, inward, springing, innermost, springboard

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G