waterbed

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of waterbed

First recorded in 1835–45; water + bed

Example Sentences

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waterbed

Hodges built a low stage using leftover materials from the waterbed business, and the venue hosted blues, bluegrass and rock ’n’ roll artists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024

The modern waterbed was invented in 1968 by Charles Hall, a graduate student at San Francisco State, as part of his master’s thesis in design.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

The accountant slept on a waterbed for 50 years, until May, when his wife convinced him that a standard mattress would make it easier to get out of bed as they age.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

Change can be difficult for a lifelong waterbed fan, as Larry Johnson of Mar Vista has learned firsthand.

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