plush

1 of 2

noun

ˈpləsh How to pronounce plush (audio)
plural plushes
Synonyms of plush
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
a plush hotel
b
: rich, full
the plush sound of his saxophone playing
a plush, ripe wine
plushly adverb
plushness noun

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Examples of plush in a Sentence

Adjective The hotel accommodations were plush. a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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Noun
The 12-inch version has a medium feel, while the two thicker models are rated medium-plush. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 The set also includes the new CASETiFY Alphabet Plushes, with a distinct plush for every letter of the alphabet, each with a different design, texture, and material. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Italic’s Deia towels boast a plush feel and quilt-like pinwheel pattern. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 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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plush

1 of 2 noun
ˈpləsh How to pronounce plush (audio)
: 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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