Pronunciation: /plʌʃ/

Definitions of plush

noun a rich fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or a combination of these, with a long, soft nap

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a plush toy for my niece.

A2 The plush on the sofa is so soft and comfortable.

B1 The hotel room was decorated with plush furnishings.

B2 The plush velvet curtains added a touch of luxury to the room.

C1 The plush interior of the limousine made the ride incredibly comfortable.

C2 The plush carpeting in the mansion was a sign of its opulence.

adjective luxuriously soft and comfortable

Example Sentences

A1 The plush toy is soft and cuddly.

A2 She bought a plush blanket to keep warm in the winter.

B1 The hotel room was decorated with plush furnishings.

B2 The plush velvet sofa added a touch of luxury to the living room.

C1 The theater had plush seating and excellent acoustics.

C2 The mansion was filled with plush carpets and extravagant decor.

Examples of plush in a Sentence

formal The plush velvet curtains in the theater added a touch of elegance to the room.

informal I love sinking into my plush armchair after a long day at work.

slang Her new apartment is so plush, it's like living in a five-star hotel.

figurative The CEO's corner office is plush with perks and benefits.

Grammatical Forms of plush

past tense

plushed

plural

plushes

comparative

more plush

superlative

most plush

present tense

plush

future tense

will plush

perfect tense

has plushed

continuous tense

is plushing

singular

plush

positive degree

plush

infinitive

to plush

gerund

plushing

participle

plushed

Origin and Evolution of plush

First Known Use: 1594 year
Language of Origin: Middle French
Story behind the word: The word 'plush' originated from the Middle French word 'pluche' which means 'down, feathers'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'plush' evolved from referring to down or feathers to a fabric with a soft and luxurious texture, commonly used in upholstery and clothing.