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
Anthony Lane2
: 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
Elliott Rivette1
: relating to, resembling, or made of plush
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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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The plush and lightweight knit of this sweater feels almost like it’s made out of merino wool, but without the price tag.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite its plush texture, the quilt weighs only around 5 pounds, providing a cloudlike feel during warm nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Commerce editor Audrey Lee states that of all the pillows she’s tested over the years, this one is the most plush.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The plush and lightweight knit of this sweater feels almost like it’s made out of merino wool, but without the price tag.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite its plush texture, the quilt weighs only around 5 pounds, providing a cloudlike feel during warm nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plush. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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plush
1 of 2 noun
: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet
plush
2 of 2 adjective1
: made of or like plush
2
: very luxurious
a plush home
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