spring mattress
Noun: A mattress containing springs in a rigid frame. It is a type of mattress that uses a system of metal coils or springs as its primary support structure.
The term "spring mattress" is a compound noun used to specify a mattress type. It is typically used in contexts related to furniture, bedding, and sleep products. - It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a spring mattress, two spring mattresses). - It is often contrasted with other mattress types like foam mattresses or latex mattresses.
- "inner-spring mattress": A more specific variant, often emphasizing that the springs are inside a core layer.
- An inner-spring mattress typically has a layer of padding on top of the coil system.
- Spring bed: A common, less formal term that can refer to a bed with a spring mattress or the mattress itself.
- Coil mattress: A near-synonym focusing on the coiled spring component.
- Innerspring: (Adjective/Noun) Often used attributively (e.g., ) or as a noun to mean the same thing.
- Coil mattress
- Innerspring mattress
The term specifically denotes the internal construction of the mattress (containing springs). It does not describe the mattress's size, firmness, or outer fabric. The rigid frame mentioned in the definition typically refers to the border wire or the foundational structure that contains the spring unit.
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a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame
