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Wordabulary

mattress

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A thick, soft pad that lies on top of a bed frame and is slept on.

"We bought a new mattress after years of sleeping on the old, lumpy one."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "We bought a new _____ after years of sleeping on the old, lumpy one."

Answer: mattress

In your own words, what does "mattress" mean?

A thick, soft pad that lies on top of a bed frame and is slept on.

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