memory foam

noun

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

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The solid memory foam pillow is what senior commerce editor Nashia Baker considers the ultimate supportive pillow. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2025 The rubber soles are sustainably made from tree sap, while the cushy insole is crafted from cork, natural memory foam, and mamona oil. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Its detachable, memory foam wrist rest feels surprisingly cozy and makes long sessions a breeze. PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025 They’re cushioned with removable memory foam insoles, and the rubber outsole keeps you steady on different terrain. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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