memory foam

noun

: a dense polyurethane foam that becomes more pliable when in contact with heat

Examples of memory foam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This popular memory foam topper is infused with bamboo charcoal to prevent overheating and pesky odors, which is a bonus to its true purpose: To firm up any mattress! Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 14 May 2024 Plus, the soles are lined with memory foam to provide extra cushioning. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for memory foam 

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Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of memory foam was in 1977

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“Memory foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20foam. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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