futon

• Nom désignant un matelas composé d’un coussin de coton, utilisé pour dormir à même le sol ou sur un cadre surélevé.

A noun referring to a mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame.

1. Japanese-style mattressA2formal

   A traditional Japanese mattress made of cotton batting, designed to be placed directly on the floor or on a low wooden frame for sleeping.

   futon (matelas japonais)

   • She folded the futon and stored it in the closet during the day.
   • The guest room had a comfortable futon on the tatami floor.
   • Many modern apartments use a futon as a space-saving bed.