memory foam

noun

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

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Beneath the dual memory foam layers, the mattress is covered with individual comfort coils, which balances out the body-contouring nature of memory foam, adding a responsive element. Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 May 2025 Material: Most of the picks on this list are made of memory foam, latex, or a blend of down alternative fills like foam and microfiber. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025 There are no springs that dig into your back over time, just nearly two inches of gel memory foam that provide the right combination of pressure relief, support and comfort. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025 Additionally, new mattress technology, such as memory foam, began to emerge and contributed to the downfall of the waterbed. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.

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