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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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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

Vibrant pink bedside tables add a punch of color on either side of the blue and white checked handcrafted Hästens mattress, which sells for $30,000 and includes the bed, box spring and mattress topper.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2025

I spent £107.85 on a mattress topper, mattress protector and new pillows.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2023

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

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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