air mattress
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Definition
Noun: A mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use. It is typically made of flexible, airtight material and is filled with air to provide a cushioned sleeping or resting surface.
Usage
An "air mattress" is used as a portable, temporary sleeping surface. It is commonly used for camping, accommodating overnight guests, or in situations where a permanent bed is not available. The term is used as a countable noun.
Examples
- We brought an air mattress for our camping trip.
- For the sleepover, they inflated an air mattress in the living room.
- She stores the air mattress under the bed when it's not in use.
Advanced Usage
- "Blow up an air mattress": To inflate it, typically using a pump or one's breath.
- It took twenty minutes to blow up the air mattress.
- "Deflate an air mattress": To let the air out for storage.
- Remember to deflate the air mattress completely before packing it.
Variants and Related Words
- Air bed: A common synonym, though sometimes used to describe a more permanent, raised version with a built-in pump.
- Inflatable mattress: A more descriptive synonym that emphasizes the inflation mechanism.
Synonyms
- Inflatable bed
- Camping mattress
Related Phrases
- Sleeping pad: A thinner, often insulated pad used primarily for camping, not typically called an "air mattress."
- Pump: The device used to inflate the mattress.
Noun
- a mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use