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plush

plush

16 4.2
A soft, thick cloth with long, soft hairs used for toys and warm clothes
  • noun
  • /plʌʃ/
translation icon : felpa
  • Maybe your dream dorm would have a plush comforter set with matching throw pillows galore.
  • red plush

A kind of broken bench, the bended armrest a trace of plush or velvet and green iron.

Examples

  • The red plush is really splendid.

  • The front steps of the mansion were covered with red plush carpet.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Why didn't you lay out a red plush carpet for her?

  • We walked in silence up the plush, red carpeted aisle and into the theater.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • His elbows sank deep in the plush of the cushions.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Does she have cut-glass chandeliers, plush curtains and dozens of mirrors?

  • Plush accommodations.

  • Jack nods, sits down on the plush sofa, and Mintz and Lassiter take the chairs.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The store sells luxurious items made of plush, including soft blankets and rich fabrics.

  • They decorated the living room with plush couches and thick carpets for added comfort.

Synonyms

velvet
vsplush
149 2.5

A soft cloth with many short raised threads used for clothes and curtains

has a longer, plusher pile rather than a short one
velour
vsplush
10 7.1

A soft cloth like velvet with a short thick surface

has a thicker, longer pile and a richer soft feel
velveteen
vsplush
4 7.2

A soft cotton cloth with short, thick raised threads

has a naturally longer, richer pile and is not an imitation
chenille
vsplush
2 7.9

A thick velvety fabric people use for bedspreads and covering furniture

is lighter in weight and has a longer, softer pile

Antonyms

764 1.0

Firm and not easy to bend, break, or pierce

164 1.0

Not smooth and often harsh in sound

26 3.7

A surface like sand or rough cloth that has large grains and is not smooth

Compounds

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

How Soft

plush
16 4.2
velour
10 7.1
velvet
149 2.5
shag
13 7.1

Surface Forms

plush singular
plushes plural

Etymology

Plush comes from the French peluche, which means 'fluff' or a soft 'tuft' of hair, so it names a fabric with a long, soft pile that feels very thick and smooth.