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memory foam

noun

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

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Made with a memory foam insole and a durable rubber outsole, these comfortable shoes can stand up to all-day wear. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 The Mint also comes in a hybrid mattress version that incorporates both coils and memory foam to accommodate different sleep styles. Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 The faux fur lining will wrap your foot in warmth, while the memory foam sole is comfortable enough for all-day support. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 This pair is especially luxurious because of its memory foam insoles, which are wrapped in soft feather yarn and fluffy lining that’s warm but breathable. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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