Cushion

Pronunciation: /ˈkʊʃən/

Definitions of cushion

noun a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber filled with feathers, air, foam, etc., used to support the head, for sitting or kneeling on, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit on a soft cushion.

A2 She put a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.

B1 The cushion on the sofa has a floral pattern.

B2 I need to replace the cushion on my office chair, it's getting worn out.

C1 The luxurious cushion in the hotel suite added a touch of elegance to the room.

C2 The antique cushion in the museum was carefully preserved to maintain its historical significance.

Examples of cushion in a Sentence

formal The cushion on the sofa was plush and comfortable.

informal I love snuggling up with a soft cushion while watching TV.

slang Let's grab some snacks and chill on the cushions.

figurative Her kind words acted as a cushion against the harsh criticism.

Grammatical Forms of cushion

• past tense: cushioned
• plural: cushions
• comparative: more cushioned
• superlative: most cushioned
• present tense: cushions
• future tense: will cushion
• perfect tense: have cushioned
• continuous tense: is cushioning
• singular: cushion
• positive degree: cushion
• infinitive: to cushion
• gerund: cushioning
• participle: cushioning

Origin and Evolution of cushion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cushion' originated from the Old French word 'coissin' which came from the Latin word 'coxinum' meaning hip or thigh.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a pad for the hip or thigh, the meaning of 'cushion' evolved over time to include a soft pillow or pad for sitting or leaning on.