featherbed
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of featherbed
First recorded in 1945–50; back formation from featherbedding
Example Sentences
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Atherton, though, expects the groundstaff in Multan to serve up another featherbed.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
The lights flickered on and weightlessness returned, cradling me like a featherbed.
From Nature • Oct. 17, 2017
“The program has also become a kind of featherbed for parents who might have, in the past, considered redshirting their children.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2016
The pitch for that match was a slow featherbed which contributed to a bore draw.
From The Guardian • May 19, 2013
Lemos agreed and got two large trunks packed and on the wagon, plus a mattress and a featherbed.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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