paillasse

Other forms: paillasses

Definitions of paillasse
  1. noun
    mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
    synonyms: palliasse
    see moresee less
    type of:
    mattress
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘paillasse'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family