air mattress

noun

1. a mattress, usually of plastic or rubber, that can be inflated for use, as in camping, and deflated for storage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air mattress¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

If camping, you’ll want to pack the usuals, including: a tent, sleeping bags, an air mattress or other cushioning, extra blankets and pillows.

From Los Angeles Times

Two people died after jumping out the windows onto an air mattress provided by the fire department, after the mattress flipped.

From BBC

They have slept on an air mattress in a friend’s living room.

From New York Times

Drivers who install the sleeping kit are able to make both front and back seats lay completely flat, then watch as a double-size air mattress unfolds and is automatically inflated.

From Seattle Times

She now sleeps on an air mattress in the living room.

From Los Angeles Times