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 Perfect for indoor wear or running errands, these slippers feature high-density memory foam to ensure your feet feel secure and comfortable. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024 Maybe the coil system fails after a year, or the memory foam starts to deteriorate. Elaheh Nozari, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024 The layers of memory foam are designed to support you in all the right places. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 Tempur-Pedic is widely hailed as the best memory foam mattress, and for good reason. Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for memory foam 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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