Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed.

Usage

• The word "mattress" is a countable noun. It refers to the main, flat, padded part of a bed that you lie on. It is typically placed on top of a bed frame or base.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We need to buy a new mattress for the guest room.
  • The mattress was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
  • He flipped the mattress to ensure even wear.

Advanced Usage

• "Mattress topper": A separate, additional padded layer placed on top of a mattress for extra comfort or protection.

  • She added a memory foam mattress topper for better back support.

• "Mattress protector": A removable cover designed to shield a mattress from spills, stains, and allergens.

  • Always use a waterproof mattress protector for children's beds.

Variants and Related Words

• Mattressing (noun, rare): The material or process used in making mattresses.
• Air mattress (noun): An inflatable mattress, often used for camping or as a temporary bed.
  • We inflated the air mattress for our guests.
• Futon (noun): A type of thin mattress that can be folded and used as both a sofa and a bed, originating from Japan.

Synonyms

• Bedding (though this is a broader term that includes sheets, blankets, etc.)
• Pad (a more general term for a soft cushion)

Related Phrases

• "On the mattress": Informally used to mean in bed or asleep.
  • He was already on the mattress by 9 p.m.
• "Mattress money": Slang for cash that is hidden or saved, especially at home.
  • He kept his mattress money in a sealed box under the bed.

Noun

1. a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed