Definition of Futon

1. Noun. Mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame.

Generic synonyms: Mattress
Geographical relationships: Japan, Nihon, Nippon

Definition of Futon

1. Noun. A thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed. ¹

2. Noun. A round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Futon

1. a cotton filled mattress for use as a bed [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Futon

futhorks
futile
futile cycle
futilely
futileness
futilenesses
futiler
futilest
futilitarian
futilitarianism
futilitarians
futilities
futility
futilous
futomaki
futon (current term)
futons
futsal
futtered
futtering
futters
futtock
futtock plate
futtock shroud
futtocks
futton
futtons
futurable
futural

Literary usage of Futon

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

1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General (1890)
"... 1867; one of the best of the older treatises is Mackenzie On tlu ' Syt and futon, 1841; in the first-mentioned treatise, a fall list is EZEKIEL ..."

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