memory foam

noun

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

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All are spacious and contemporary, with cozy amenities like gas fireplaces, oversized soaking tubs or dual-head showers, premium gel memory foam mattresses with Parachute feather bedding, and a pillow menu with six options. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 This is what gives memory foam its signature contouring or ‘hugging’ feel. Julia Forbes, Wired News, 17 June 2025 Relative to my previous mattress, the memory foam is much softer and much more supportive. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025 These headphones feature plush memory foam earcups, a stainless steel extendable headband and a lightweight build for all-day-wearing comfort. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for memory foam

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jul. 2025.

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