Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bed-spring]
- /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bed-spring]
- /ˈbɛdˌsprɪŋ/
Definitions of bedspring word
- noun bedspring a spring that supports a mattress 3
- noun bedspring a framework of springs placed in a bedstead to support the mattress 3
- noun bedspring any of these springs 3
- noun bedspring a set of springs for the support of a mattress. 1
- noun bedspring A springy surface that supports the mattress of a bed. 1
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Origin of bedspring
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; bed + spring
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Parts of speech for Bedspring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bedspring popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bedspring usage trend in Literature
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