box spring

noun

: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame

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Individual item fees range from $41 for mattresses and box springs to $61 for computer monitors, with standard furniture, tires and appliances costing between $45 and $55 each. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Typically placed atop a box spring or bed frame, their drape helps to keep dust bunnies from piling up under the bed. — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 Vacuum all surfaces, including mattresses, box springs and furniture. — Kate Linderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Every element, from the mattresses and box springs to the toppers, was designed specifically for life at sea, with extensive prototyping at Savoir’s London workshop. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for box spring

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box spring was in 1851

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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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