mattress
UK: ˈmætrəs | US: ˈmætrəs
n. a fabric case filled with soft, firm, or springy material, used for sleeping on
The word "mattress" traces back to the Arabic maṭraḥ (meaning "something thrown down" or "cushion"), which entered Medieval Latin as matracium and Old Italian as materasso. The Arabic root ṭ-r-ḥ implies "to throw," reflecting the early use of mats or padded materials thrown on the floor for sleeping. The suffix "-ess" evolved through Romance languages as a noun-forming ending. Over time, the term shifted from denoting simple padded mats to the structured bedding we recognize today.
She bought a new memory foam mattress for better back support.
The hotel room had a firm mattress that made it hard to sleep.
He flipped the mattress to distribute wear evenly.
The cat curled up on the mattress and fell asleep.
Air mattresses are convenient for camping trips.