Noun

Singular mattress

Plural mattresses

mattress (plural mattresses)

  1. A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Feb 17 07:10:17 2010

A mattress is a mat or pad, usually placed on top of a bed, upon which to sleep or lie.

The word mattress is derived from Arabic words meaning "to throw" and "place where something is thrown" or "mat, cushion." During the Crusades, Europeans adopted the Arabic method of sleeping on cushions thrown on the floor, and the word materas eventually descended into Middle English through the Romance languages.

Though a mattress may be placed directly on the floor, it is usually placed on top of a platform (such as a platform bed or a metal box-spring or a slatted foundation) to be further from the ground. Historically, mattresses have been filled with a variety of natural materials, including straw and feathers. Modern mattresses usually contain either an inner spring core or materials such as latex, viscoelastic, or other polyurethane-type foams. Mattresses may also be filled with air or water, or a variety of natural fibres, such as in futons.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Fri Feb 26 08:50:52 2010

How much are those mattress frames that come free with a purchase?
Q. I just want one of those plain iron mattress frames that they give you free when you buy a mattress. Does anyone know how much they charge for one?
Asked by lizette811 - Tue May 22 21:12:48 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can usually get a new one for $25-35. Call your local matress store. They are called hollywood bedframes.
Answered by GracieM - Tue May 22 21:16:05 2007

Could you get the support you need from a mattress topper or mattress pad instead of a new mattress?
Q. I have a twin bed and was planning on getting a new mattress but since I live on the third floor, I was just thinking about getting a topper or mattress pad. Would this be worth it? What would be the best kind to get?
Asked by Toni E - Sun Feb 1 18:21:47 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, If your mattress is too firm and you want to add cushion this would be a good idea. But if your mattress is too soft and not giving you the support that you need then it is times for a new mattress. Hope this helps.
Answered by Jenny C - Mon Feb 2 15:29:35 2009

Where can I purchase a mattress and take it home the same day?
Q. Need to find a retailer that has mattresses in stock. Dont want to wait for a week or more for a mattress to be delivered. Need one by tomorrow. Having a bed delivered. Can anyone help with any suggestions? Thank you.
Asked by theDreamSurfer - Tue Dec 26 20:09:37 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Dreams Go to a local bed stockist and usually they will have offers on the take home matresses - otherwise alot tend to deliver same day / next day
Answered by schmushe - Tue Dec 26 20:11:51 2006

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