2 example sentences using featherbed.

Featherbed used in a sentence

Featherbed in a sentence as a noun

I just use a high-end futon mattress with a featherbed on top and have been more than happy with it for a couple decades.

Featherbed in a sentence as a verb

Government education funding should be used for education proper, not fluffing a featherbed for Nobel laureates.

Featherbed definitions

noun

a mattress stuffed with feathers

verb

treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"

See also: pamper cosset cocker baby coddle mollycoddle spoil indulge

verb

hire more workers than are necessary