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Definition of boxspring

boxspring

/ˈbɑːkˌsprɪŋ/
box · spring

Plural:boxsprings
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boxspring Lexical Profile

boxspring Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A cloth-covered wooden or metal bed frame containing heavy springs or rigid struts, placed underneath a mattress to provide firm support and absorb shock.

Example

"We had to angle the heavy boxspring carefully to carry it up the narrow staircase."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxspring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxspring
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