mattress

Bed's cushioned layer

A mattress is the padded cushion that forms the main sleeping surface of a bed, typically filled with springs, foam, or other materials and covered in fabric.

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A mattress may also be any thick pad used for cushioning or protection: gymnasts land on crash mattresses.

support

foundation

Underlying support structure

platform · base · coils · firmness · posture · sagging · lumbar · spinal alignment · pressure points · reinforcement

bedding

sheets

Flat expanses of material

blanket · quilt · fitted sheet · flat sheet · pillow · bedspread · coverlet · linens · topper · encasement

types

memory foam

Heat-responsive conforming cushion

futon · waterbed · orthopedic · pillow-top · adjustable · king · queen · twin · full · California king

furniture

bedframe

Mattress-supporting structure

daybed · trundle · canopy bed · platform bed · sleigh bed · divan · Murphy bed · four-poster · adjustable base · bed rails

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

  • napBrief daytime rest
  • restCessation of activity
  • dozeBrief light rest

snooze · insomnia · snoring · drowsy · tired · fatigue · REM · night · nighttime · pajamas

comfort

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

luxurious · sumptuous · conforming · contouring · pressure relief · breathable · cooling · temperature regulation · body-hugging · cradling

construction

coils

Connected loops of material

  • springsCoils, sources, or leaps
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • layersStacked levels or coatings

ticking · topper · core · stitching · seams · cover · filling · density · gauge · ventilated

shopping

warranty

Formal repair promise

off-gassing · Tempur-Pedic · Sealy · Casper · Purple · price · review · return policy · financing · clearance

Categories
Opposites
sleeping surface hardness/comfort

mattressstone floor

Masonry ground surface

concrete floor · bed of nails · hard ground · wooden boards · floor

Phrases
Family

mattresses, mattress pad, mattress topper, mattress protector, mattress pads, mattress toppers

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G