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