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 There’s a pillow menu, with feather/down blends, memory foam, and two hypoallergenic options, medium and firm. David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Comfortably secure with memory foam ear cushions and a lightweight, streamlined design, these Bluetooth headphones wirelessly connect to your device for up to 20 hours of listening before their next charge. Jessica Murtaugh, Peoplemag, 24 May 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 31 May. 2024.

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