bed frame

noun

variants or less commonly bedframe
ˈbed-ˌfrām How to pronounce bed frame (audio)
plural bed frames also bedframes
: a structure designed to support a mattress
Having a sturdy bed frame makes a difference in caring for your mattress and even your sleep quality, as poorly constructed options may wobble or creak with every movement.—McKenzie Dillon

called also bedstead

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Think white linens, ocean-blue velour bed frames, warm woods, gauzy curtains, and full-force air-conditioning to beat that New York humidity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 The sophisticated wingback silhouette, cushy headboard, and spacious drawers are just a few details that senior visuals editor Melissa Maria appreciates about her Graham bed frame from Interior Define. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 Customers retrieve their own items from Ikea’s warehouses and typically assemble their Malm bed frames, Lack tables, and Hemnes dressers themselves. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Ceiling fans can easily become a focal point that accompanies your bed frame or couch. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bed frame

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bed frame was in 1815

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“Bed frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20frame. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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