water beds
Sloshing sleep surfaces
A water bed is a mattress filled with water rather than springs or foam, conforming to the sleeper's body shape.
Popular in the 1970s and 80s, they've largely fallen out of fashion due to weight, maintenance, and the risk of leaks.
The water can be heated for warmth: He cranked up the water bed heater in winter.
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- flotationAbility to stay afloat
- free flowUnhindered continuous movement
- comfortEase or soothing relief
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