box spring

noun

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

box spring

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of box spring¹

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.

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

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

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

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While Smith didn’t own a gun, the police did find a knife hidden between Smith’s mattress and box spring.

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