box spring

American  

noun

1. an upholstered bedspring composed of a number of helical springs, each in a cylindrical cloth pocket.

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box spring British  

noun

1. a coiled spring contained in a boxlike frame, used as base for mattresses, chairs, etc

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Etymology

Origin of box spring

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Vibrant pink bedside tables add a punch of color on either side of the blue and white checked handcrafted Hästens mattress, which sells for $30,000 and includes the bed, box spring and mattress topper.

From Los Angeles Times

A box spring, leaning on its side against the open door of an empty refrigerator, blocked one corner of the room.

From Los Angeles Times

To minimize exposure, use dust-mite covers for your pillows, mattress, box spring and duvets.

From Washington Post

Smith did not own a gun, but police found the knife between his mattress and box spring.

From Seattle Times

The rest of us went to bed on the box spring.

From Literature

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