memory foam

noun

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

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Flip Flops $20 $14 at Amazon Budget-friendly flip flops are often made from thin rubber that doesn’t provide much in terms of cushion or support, but these ones are crafted with an EVA memory foam material that gives your soles a soft, padded feel. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 June 2025 The narrow wrist rest is made from vegan leather and memory foam. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Hybrid mattresses are often designed with memory foam or gel on top of coils. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025 There are four additional layers of memory foam that give you a soft feel that helps lull you to sleep. 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, 21 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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