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.

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Etymology

Origin of air mattress

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Original transcript: “I got up from the air mattress and pressed my face against the glass of the bedroom window expecting to see eyes staring back at me but instead only finding darkness.”

From New York Times

I arrived just after 8 p.m. with my partner, an air mattress, a pile of blankets and pillows, and a bag with Trader Joe’s wine in tow.

From Los Angeles Times

If you don’t have a dedicated guest room, Ducsik suggests, try to install the air mattress in the office, or add a daybed or pullout sofa.

From Seattle Times

Advice from Wirecutter: Ditch your air mattress for a folding one.

From New York Times

People filing out of the encampment on Monday morning, carrying rolled-up air mattresses, extension cords and stools, each had a clear message: Mr. Bolsonaro’s supporters had not ransacked the buildings.

From New York Times