innerspring

[ in-er-spring ]

adjective

1. having or characterized by a large number of enclosed coil springs within an overall padding:

   innerspring construction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of innerspring¹

First recorded in 1925–30; inner + spring

Example Sentences

An innerspring mattress with coils might have a more even construction because it’s protected on all sides and can be rotated and flipped.

From Seattle Times

High-density foam seat and back cushions are wrapped around innerspring coil core and then upholstered in a durable weave. $1,299.

From Los Angeles Times

Innerspring: A mattress with a supportive core of steel coils in either an interconnected unit or as individual coil “pockets,” surrounded by foam, gel or batting.

From Seattle Times

A high-quality latex mattress may last more than 20 years, and an innerspring core more than 10 years — but many one-sided mattresses today last only a few years, no matter what they’re made of.

From Seattle Times

We first tested what are known as hybrid mattresses—those with a mix of memory foam and innerspring coils—in the optimistic hope that we’d both be instantly pleased.

From Wall Street Journal

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