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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

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

"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

Exactly how thick can a mattress topper be?

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2022

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

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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