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
Synonyms
Examples of plush in a Sentence
Adjective
The hotel accommodations were plush.
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In the winter of 2023, Snoopy went viral thanks to a plush sold at CVS of the pup in a puffer jacket and hat.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Don’t miss the markdown on these plush slippers from Koolaburra by Ugg, which look similar to the best-selling Tasman Slippers from Ugg.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Channel stitch detailing provides a textured look, while keeping the plush filling evenly distributed throughout the shams and quilt.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In the winter of 2023, Snoopy went viral thanks to a plush sold at CVS of the pup in a puffer jacket and hat.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Right now, temperatures are chilly and nights are long, but winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with comfortable and plush bedding.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Don’t miss the markdown on these plush slippers from Koolaburra by Ugg, which look similar to the best-selling Tasman Slippers from Ugg.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plush. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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