memory foam

noun

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

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They’re designed with non-slip outsoles and memory foam insoles that mold to the size and shape of your foot, providing personalized comfort and support. Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Unlike the flimsy overpriced pillows most airport shops sell, this best-seller with nearly 4,700 five-star ratings is made of dual-density memory foam that actually supports my head. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024 For pressure-relieving memory foam via the most popular hybrid mattress, shop the Premier Hybrid, down from $2,046 to $1,099. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 The brand’s Mint mattress is a particularly good option for side sleepers and was named the best memory foam mattress in our Sleep Awards. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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