Product Design Terms

noun a soft object or material used to protect or support something

verb present participle form of the verb 'cushion', meaning to protect or soften the impact of something

• The high-quality cushioning in this sofa provides excellent support for your back.
• I love how soft and cozy the cushioning is on this armchair.
• I just want to plop down on that cushioning and take a nap.
• Her kind words acted as a cushioning for the harsh criticism she received.

noun a soft, wet, squelching sound or sensation

verb to crush or squeeze something so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape

• The scientist explained how pressure can cause objects to squish under extreme conditions.
• I accidentally squished the bread in my bag while rushing to catch the bus.
• I love squishing bugs with my bare hands, it's so satisfying.
• Her heart felt like it was being squished when she heard the sad news.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The new sports car may look impressive, but it's all show and no go when it comes to actual performance.
• That fancy-looking phone is all show and no go - it's slow and lags all the time.
• Don't be fooled by his flashy outfit, he's all show and no go when it comes to getting things done.
• Her promises of helping out were all show and no go, as she never actually followed through with any action.