mattress (매-트리스 (강세: 매)) — a large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmætrəs/
Korean meaning: 침대 위에 놓는 매트리스, 요
Korean pronunciation: 매-트리스 (강세: 매)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the new mattress is her personal trampoline.
- I spent three hours testing mattresses at the store like Goldilocks.
- A good mattress is an investment in your health and happiness.
mattress
NOUN//ˈmætrəs//
a large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
💡 Concept
Soft rectangular bed cushion
🎵 Rhyme
The actress finds refuge on her mattress in a fortress
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmætrəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmætrəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootmattress
Origin
아랍어 'matrah(던져놓은 것)'에서 유래되어 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 전래되었습니다. 원래는 바닥에 던져놓고 자는 깔개를 의미했죠.
🎵Rhyme
actressfortressdistress
actress
fortress
distress
🔗Collocations
firm mattress
soft mattress
memory foam mattress
queen-size mattress
flip the mattress
mattress topper
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks the new mattress is her personal trampoline.”
😄 Fun example
“I spent three hours testing mattresses at the store like Goldilocks.”
“A good mattress is an investment in your health and happiness.”
😄 Fun example
“The old mattress sagged so much it looked like a hammock.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bedbeddingsleeping pad
Antonyms
floorhard surface
Related
pillowblanketsheetbedroomsleepcomfort
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