waterbed

American

[waw-ter-bed, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌbɛd, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

a bed having a liquid-filled rubber or plastic mattress in a rigid, often heated, waterproof frame, and providing a surface that conforms to the sleeper's body in any position.

Etymology

Origin of waterbed

First recorded in 1835–45; water + bed

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waterbed

The arched, corrugated steel building had been used by the Navy during World War II and more recently by a waterbed manufacturer that had gone out of business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024

Gerrish has been sleeping on a water-filled mattress for 28 years, but several L.A. waterbed lovers have had an even longer relationship with Hall’s 1968 invention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

“The waterbed has a heater, and you hop in and you’re all warm.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

For some, the waterbed was never a passing trend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

Pond stopped when they arrived at the dry waterbed.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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