mattress

[US]/ˈmætrəs/
[UK]/ˈmætrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Phrases & Collocations

memory foam mattress

mattress protector

air mattress

mattress topper

firm mattress

soft mattress

spring mattress

mattress pad

Example Sentences

she lay on the mattress listening to Sally's snores.

the mattress has lost its spring.

inverted and aired the mattress;

The straw mattresses are airing there.

Mattress are filled with feathers, cotton, or straw.

Our needle punched nonwoven had wide range of grammage, materials, and width. Was used in should pad, mattress, iron board, package, filtration, blanket, wipes xxxxx

Real-world Examples

I roll out the mattress every night.

Source: Environment and Science

The opposite of a soft mattress is a hard mattress.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

Because she has not yet pawned her mattress.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Gatsby shouldered the mattress and started for the pool.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you?

Source: Everyday English Situational Speaking

Maybe I should think about getting a different mattress, too.

Source: VOA One Minute English

I have been wanting to flip that mattress for months.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Luke, we should probably get upstairs and flip that mattress.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

So I ripped open my mattress and pulled some out.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

The roof fell in, and water soaked the mattresses and blankets.

Source: CNN Listening December 2013 Collection

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