Definition of Air mattress

1. Noun. A mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use.

Specialized synonyms: Lilo
Generic synonyms: Mattress

Definition of Air mattress

1. Noun. A mattress that is inflated with air, and used as a temporary or permanent bed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Air Mattress

air jackets
air kerma rate
air kiss
air lane
air lanes
air letter
air letters
air level
air levels
air lift fermenter
air lock
air mail
air marshal
air mattress (current term)
air microbiology
air mile
air navigation
air out
air parcel
air parcels
air photo
air piracy
air pirate
air pirates
air pistol
air pistols
air plant

Literary usage of Air mattress

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom (1997)
"Static air mattress. See under Support Surfaces. Static Device. ... Alternating-Air Mattress or Overlay. Mattress or overlay with interconnecting air cells ..."

2. The Science Record edited by Alfred Ely Beach (1876)
"FIRST perhaps in utility is an air mattress of the ordinary shape, which is inflated in three compartments, and by the aid of which Mr. Lloyd lately crossed ..."

3. The Practice of pediatrics by Walter Lester Carr (1906)
"The air mattress used in camping, divided into compartments and with an ... A proper air mattress, with scrupulous cleanliness and oversight that the ..."

4. Fantasy Islands: A Man's Guide to Exotic Women and International Travel by Wade T. Wilson (1998)
"Most conspicuously, the tiled floor has a drain and an air mattress lying on it. Your masseuse will solve the riddle of the ancient Siamese air mattress ..."

5. Nursing Homes: Proposal to Enhance Oversight of Poorly Performing Homes Has by William J. Scanlon (1999)
"The air mattress was not provided for seven days. The resident was using an "egg crate" mattress prior to the development of the pressure sore and up until ..."

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