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plush

noun
\ ˈpləsh How to pronounce plush (audio) \

Definition of plush

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a fabric with an even pile longer and less dense than velvet pile

plush

adjective

Definition of plush (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Other Words from plush

Adjective

plushly adverb
plushness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for plush

Synonyms: Adjective

big, concentrated, full, full-bodied, heady, lusty, muscular, potent, rich, robust, strong

Antonyms: Adjective

delicate, light, mild, thin, thinned, weak, weakened

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Examples of plush in a Sentence

Adjective

The hotel accommodations were plush. a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In addition to Star Wars and Disney Princess items, shops will carry a variety of merchandise featuring Marvel, Disney Junior characters, classic Disney plush, apparel, home and holiday-specific products. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Disney and Target announce 25 Disney shops coming to Target stores in October, new website," 24 Aug. 2019 Try a textured toss pillow, fluffy area rug or plush throw. Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Photos and tips: The do’s and don’ts of kid-friendly colors," 9 July 2019 Knowing that super soft or plush carpets are often harder to clean because of dense tufts, the Miele Complete C3 comes with a brush roll that can flip between five different sizes to make plowing through plush easier. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, "These Top 5 Canister Vacuums Are Pros at Cleaning Tough-to-Reach Places," 14 Dec. 2018 The perfect security-ready shoe slides on and off, then back on again. Snag a statement jacket that doubles as a plush in-flight blanket. Vogue, "5 Airport Style Lessons From Fashion Month’s Off-Duty Stars," 12 Mar. 2019 The formula reacts to your body’s natural pH, providing a plush, natural color that suits the skin tone of every person perfectly and makes annoying lips gloss returns a thing of the past. Vara Gianna, Seventeen, "11 Gorgeous Lip Glosses That Won't Break The Bank," 22 Jan. 2019 The pocketed and micro coils throughout provide extra support and breathability, while 100 percent organic cotton makes the quilted mattress top plush, and pure wool naturally keeps sleepers warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Parachute Just Released A Brand New Eco-Friendly Mattress," 18 Jan. 2019 Whether your little one is playing, napping, or guarding the house, the jumbo-size plush will always come to the rescue. Stacia Affelt, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Holiday Gifts for Whatever Your Child Is Currently Obsessing Over," 16 Nov. 2018 The room decorated with twinkle string lights, sequin pillows, and plush throws belongs to Hannah Whitford,18 and Olivia Terry, 17. Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Mercyhurst University Dorm Decor," 24 Aug. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Each of the four classically elegant apartments, which range from two bedrooms to seven, has a well-equipped kitchen, plush Simmons mattresses, and an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furniture. Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Locals' Guide to Venice," 4 Sep. 2019 Bark has designed two plush toys to look just like two of Glossier's best-selling products, Balm Dotcom and Boy Brow. Marci Robin, Allure, "Bark Is Launching Glossier Dog Toys, and I Feel Understood on a Spiritual Level," 4 Sep. 2019 The individual pods offer guests the comfort of a hotel room with a private bathroom, plush bedding, and stylish decoration. Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 3 Sep. 2019 Hall general manager Ali DeLaune said the indoor/outdoor bar — with 18 plush leather swivel seats inside and 13 stools on the patio — will serve 15 custom cocktails, 10 local beers on tap and a variety of bottled beers and wine. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Long-delayed Windmill Food Hall set to open this weekend," 30 Aug. 2019 The rationale for building fancier dorms and rolling out plush amenities is that doing so might entice prospective students—especially those who can afford to pay full tuition—in a competitive higher-education market. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, "The Age of the Comfy College Dorm," 29 Aug. 2019 Since Jingles’ story and stuffed animal likeness were released, Operation ResCUTE, a non-profit organization, has given several other astounding rescue dogs the same plush treatment, attracting celebrity fans like Kristian Chenoweth along the way. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Operation ResCUTE Is Saving Shelter Dogs One Adorable Stuffed Animal at a Time," 26 Aug. 2019 The only way to overcome the skeptics is to deliver on his Twitter promises, getting his graduates into those plush tech careers. Gregory Barber, WIRED, "Lambda School's For-Profit Plan to Solve Student Debt," 26 Aug. 2019 Thursday's pink and white balloons gave way to Saturday's pink and white roses, arranged in a pile atop Emma's white coffin and delicately decorating the casket's plush lining. Emma Keith, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit community mourns and remembers Emma Hernandez, 9, at funeral," 24 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of plush

Noun

1594, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for plush

Noun

Middle French peluche

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More Definitions for plush

plush

noun

English Language Learners Definition of plush

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a thick, soft fabric

plush

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of plush (Entry 2 of 2)

: made of a thick, soft fabric
: thick and soft
: very fancy and usually expensive

plush

adjective
\ ˈpləsh How to pronounce plush (audio) \
plusher; plushest

Kids Definition of plush

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : made of a thick soft fabric
2 : very rich and fine a plush hotel