memory foam

noun

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

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Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers Cozy gifts are always a hit among my friends, and these memory foam slippers will surely be a hit for a White Elephant. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 Amazon’s Super Saturday sale includes winter-ready clothing deals up to 71% off, with standout finds like heated vests, memory foam slippers, and cloud-like clogs. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025 Dearfoams Fuzzy Bootie Slippers There’s nothing like a warm pair of slippers in the winter, and this pair combines cushy memory foam insoles with faux fur to stay cozy at home all season. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 They’re finished with memory foam insoles and rubber outsoles for shock absorption and support. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memory foam

Word History

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 22 Dec. 2025.

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