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Definition of mattress

mattress

/ˈmæt.ɹəs/
mat · tress
Plural:mattresses
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mattress Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, rectangular pad designed to support the reclining body, used as or on a bed, and typically consisting of a quilted or fastened case filled with materials such as cotton, foam rubber, or coiled springs.

Example

"After ten years of sleeping on an uncomfortable, sagging mattress, she decided to invest in a new memory foam one."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for mattress

• Nearby Words

mattify
matting
mattock
mattress
maturation
mature
maturely

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'materas', borrowed from Old French 'materas', which traces back via Italian 'materasso' to the Arabic 'maṭraḥ', meaning 'a place where something is thrown' or 'cushion'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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