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

called also air bed

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The air mattress on which Larry slept was completely covered with bugs. —

John Johnston, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024 The tent floor area is a whopping 90 square feet, big enough to fit two huge air mattresses. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 This Coleman cot/air mattress combo, $199.99 at Walmart, is heavy-duty and has a strong steel frame that supports 600 pounds. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 Intex Dura-Beam Comfort Air Mattress Holidays mean extra guests, and this reliable air mattress is a good option for extended family and friends who might be staying with you. —

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