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
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People maintain that even the comfiest air mattresses pale in comparison to this elevated, cushiony bed.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The guest suite includes one bedroom (with the option to add a futon or air mattress), a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
Comparing 17 models side by side, this plush air mattress stood out for its durability, which is a huge pro when a mattress relies on air to stay full.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This handy sofa bed pulls out to create a much more comfortable sleeping space than an air mattress.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The guest suite includes one bedroom (with the option to add a futon or air mattress), a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
Comparing 17 models side by side, this plush air mattress stood out for its durability, which is a huge pro when a mattress relies on air to stay full.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
This handy sofa bed pulls out to create a much more comfortable sleeping space than an air mattress.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Air mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20mattress. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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