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air mattress

American  

noun

  1. a mattress, usually of plastic or rubber, that can be inflated for use, as in camping, and deflated for storage.


Etymology

Origin of air mattress

First recorded in 1925–30


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To celebrate, an investor replaced his air mattress with a real bed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2025

The fire department's use of the air mattress is also being investigated.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024

They have slept on an air mattress in a friend’s living room.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

Drivers who install the sleeping kit are able to make both front and back seats lay completely flat, then watch as a double-size air mattress unfolds and is automatically inflated.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2024

She’s sprawled out on my air mattress wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants—her at-home uniform.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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