firmside

noun
UK /ˈfɜːmsaɪd/
US /ˈfɜːrmsaɪd/

The firm side is the hard, steady part of something.

She pressed the firm side of the pillow against her cheek.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The side of a company or business.

He works on the firmside, handling contracts and clients.

3. The side of a mattress or cushion that is stiffer and gives more support.

Flip the mattress so the firmside is on top.

4. The stronger or more determined part of a person's character.

Her firmside showed when she refused to give up.