air mattress
noun
plural air mattresses
: a soft, airtight plastic case that is designed to be inflated and used as a bed
And take it from my early 1960s-model spine, a modern air mattress—cheap, simple to inflate and reliable—is something that many parents will find essential when sleeping in a tent.
Steve Stephens
Steve Stephenscalled also air bed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Opt for an insulated sleeping pad, not a home air mattress. Erin E. Williams, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 One queen bed on the main floor, a king in the loft, and a queen air mattress provide plenty of sleeping space, while a full bathroom, vintage oven, and electricity allow for any modern luxuries. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2022 On their way from renting out an air mattress to building a $60 billion-plus community-upending, rent-scrambling juggernaut, Airbnb’s founders presumably devoted zero effort to drawing the ultimate map of American culture. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 For the time being, Dominic slept on an air mattress. Kiera Feldmanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 The SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress, our pick for the best overall air mattress, is also on sale for 4th of July. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 For those who truly love customizable comfort in an air mattress, this one is your best bet. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2022 Serunjogi quit his job and moved into Moujaled’s studio apartment, sleeping on an air mattress in the kitchenette. Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 6 June 2022 A year ago, Walter found himself on an air mattress in a living room when he was promoted from Salem to Greenville. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More
Erin E. Williams, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 One queen bed on the main floor, a king in the loft, and a queen air mattress provide plenty of sleeping space, while a full bathroom, vintage oven, and electricity allow for any modern luxuries. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2022 On their way from renting out an air mattress to building a $60 billion-plus community-upending, rent-scrambling juggernaut, Airbnb’s founders presumably devoted zero effort to drawing the ultimate map of American culture. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 For the time being, Dominic slept on an air mattress. Kiera Feldmanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 The SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress, our pick for the best overall air mattress, is also on sale for 4th of July. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 For those who truly love customizable comfort in an air mattress, this one is your best bet. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2022 Serunjogi quit his job and moved into Moujaled’s studio apartment, sleeping on an air mattress in the kitchenette. Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 6 June 2022 A year ago, Walter found himself on an air mattress in a living room when he was promoted from Salem to Greenville. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above