Featherbed

usgb/ˈfɛð.ɚ.bɛd/
noun

A bed or mattress that is filled with feathers to make it soft and comfortable.

She slept peacefully on her featherbed, feeling as though she were floating on a cloud.
Visual representation of "featherbed" - A bed or mattress that is filled with feathers to make it soft and comfortable.

Often appears as...

  • luxurious featherbed
  • soft featherbed

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Neutral

soft featherbed, luxurious featherbed, down featherbed

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Comfort

Featherbeds are often associated with luxurious sleeping experiences.

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Many people enjoy the comfort of featherbeds over traditional mattresses.
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Metaphorical Use

In business contexts, 'featherbed' may suggest unnecessary or excessive benefits.

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Sometimes, it's used to critique unfair advantages given to individuals or groups.
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