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cushion

25 ENTRIES FOUND:

1cush·ion

noun \ˈk-shən\

Definition of CUSHION

1
: a soft pillow or pad usually used for sitting, reclining, or kneeling
2
: a bodily part resembling a pad
3
: something resembling a cushion: as a : pillow 2 b : rat 3 c : a pad of springy rubber along the inside of the rim of a billiard table d : a padded insert in a shoe e : an elastic body for reducing shock f : a mat laid under a large rug to ease the effect of wear
4
a : something (as an economic factor or a medical procedure) serving to mitigate the effects of disturbances or disorders b : a reserve supply (as of money) c : a comfortable lead <a 4–0 cushion in the ninth inning>
cush·ion·less \-ləs\ adjective
cush·iony \-shə-nē\ adjective

Examples of CUSHION

  1. There is a cushion under the rug to protect the floor.
  2. We didn't have a financial cushion when my husband lost his job.

Origin of CUSHION

Middle English cusshin, from Anglo-French cussin, quissin, from Vulgar Latin *coxinus, from Latin coxa hip — more at coxa
First Known Use: 14th century

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