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mattress topper

American  
[ma-tris tahp-er] / ˈmæ trɪs ˌtɑp ər /

noun

  • mattress toppers
    plural
  1. a separate layer of soft material, such as foam, laid on a mattress under the bedding in order to give the sleeper added comfort.

  2. a usually fitted cover made of any of various materials, put on a mattress to protect it from moisture or staining or to protect the sleeper.


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I added a private hot tub and an Eight Sleep Pod, which is a really fancy mattress topper that heats and cools your mattress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Find the best mattress topper for your sleep situation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026

Amazon Haul was created to compete with Temu, the digital megamall that sells directly from Chinese manufacturers, translating to cartoonishly low prices: $5 sneakers, a $6 foam mattress topper.

From Salon ● May 7, 2025

"He brought a scented diffuser, his own mattress topper, a waffle maker so he could make the breakfast he normally would have," Wightman says.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024

A stained mattress topper, feathers spilling from its torn edge.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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