plush

1 of 2

noun

plural plushes
1
: a fabric with an even pile that is longer and less dense than velvet pile
… the upholstered seats were indeed covered in plush, to accompany the brass fittings and the walnut walls.Anthony Lane
2
: a toy that is covered in plush and filled with soft material : plushie
Some reversible plushes are essentially the same stuffed toy inside and out with a slightly different facial expression or design.Elliott Rivette

plush

2 of 2

adjective

1
: relating to, resembling, or made of plush
2
a
: notably luxurious
b
: rich, full
the plush sound of his saxophone playing
a plush, ripe wine
plushly adverb
plushness noun

Examples of plush in a Sentence

Adjective The hotel accommodations were plush. a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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Noun
The giveaway to the first 20,000 fans in the ballpark is a 125th anniversary plush blanket. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 If unicorns aren't your thing, don't worry—the brand also has other oversized animal plushes, like a pink pig, a monkey, or a koala. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Soul Naturalizer Goodtimes Sandals feature a plush, cushioned sole to keep your feet comfortable and ache-free for hours, plus an elevated, feminine design that will match with any dress code or color palette. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 The plush fabric provides adequate coverage, while the inner rounded liners keep the fabric away from your eyelids. Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for plush

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French peluche

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of plush was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plush. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

plush

1 of 2 noun
: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet

plush

2 of 2 adjective
1
: made of or like plush
2
: very luxurious
a plush home

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