Mattress /(?)/
Mat·tress
Mattress
n.
- A large pad stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable soft material, and quilted or otherwise fastened, used as or in a bed, to support the human body while lying down.
- A mass of interwoven brush, poles, etc., to protect a bank from being worn away by currents or waves. (Hydraulic Engin.)
Phrases & Compounds
- innerspring mattress
- A variety of mattress{1} having springs inside to provide a flexible support; it is considered more comfortable than a stuffed mattress.