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Definition of simmons

simmons

/ˈsɪm.ənz/
sim · mons
Plural:Simmonses
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simmons Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common English patronymic surname derived from the given name Simon.

Example

"Dr. Simmons published a comprehensive study on marine ecosystems last month."

2

American A prominent American mattress and bedding manufacturer founded in 1870, well known for introducing pocketed coil spring mattresses.

Example

"The hotel recently upgraded all of its guest rooms with new Simmons mattresses."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as a Middle English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Simon', from the given name Simon (ultimately from the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning 'he has heard').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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