plural plushes
1
: a fabric with an even pile that is longer and less dense than velvet pile
… the upholstered seats were indeed covered in plush, to accompany the brass fittings and the walnut walls.—
Anthony Lane
Anthony Lane2
: a toy that is covered in plush and filled with soft material : plushie
Some reversible plushes are essentially the same stuffed toy inside and out with a slightly different facial expression or design.—Elliott Rivette
Elliott Rivette1
: relating to, resembling, or made of plush
plushly
adverb
plushness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of plush in a Sentence
Adjective
The hotel accommodations were plush.
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
Recent Examples on the WebChelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
The plush wears a pastel plaid outfit and, of course, Hello Kitty's iconic bow.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This light gray plush has dark gray stripes, a white belly, and pointy ears.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This chic pet plush is so fashionable that your furry friend may decide not to shred this one.
—Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
Also, snag an 84-piece set of Magna-Tiles for $45 off its original price, or check out the Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023
The medium setting was a favorite, but the plush was deemed best for two people.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
Also, snag the Magna-Tiles Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set for 31% off at Amazon, or nab Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023
Collect an array of your favorites with the mystery pack plushes and their ornament versions.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
The rooms feature a clean, neutral color palette with pops of black and silver and, of course, Baccarat stemware for sipping wine in a plush bathrobe.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
This plush blanket provides ample cushioning for tummy time, and the thick fabric is warm and snuggly for colder weather.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
The rear seats cocoon occupants in plush blue leather seats, and the Apollo’s reading lamps look like a hilarious afterthought, but are also somehow mid-century modern chic.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
The wood frame offers a sturdy base, while the removable seat cushions look and feel plush.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
Kong also discovers an ally of sorts in the adorable Mini Kong (his name is Suko, apparently), who seems mainly designed to be a plush toy.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Vionic Rejuvenate Recovery Sandals $80 $60 This bouncy recovery slide shouts summer thanks to its plush cushioned sole and laidback silhouette.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
This is a plush, liquid breakup ballad about resilience and closure, and Musgraves sings it with a gorgeous flatness that she’s made her signature, as if transposing the physical landscape of her native Texas into a sound.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
The 10-inch plush is covered in a subtle pink and white tie-dye pattern.
—Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
The plush wears a pastel plaid outfit and, of course, Hello Kitty's iconic bow.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This light gray plush has dark gray stripes, a white belly, and pointy ears.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This chic pet plush is so fashionable that your furry friend may decide not to shred this one.
—Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
Also, snag an 84-piece set of Magna-Tiles for $45 off its original price, or check out the Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023
The medium setting was a favorite, but the plush was deemed best for two people.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
Also, snag the Magna-Tiles Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set for 31% off at Amazon, or nab Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023
Collect an array of your favorites with the mystery pack plushes and their ornament versions.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Outside lies a plush bow lounge, an aft deck with steps to the sea, and a 750-square-foot flybridge with an alfresco dining area and storage space for a tender.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
The rooms feature a clean, neutral color palette with pops of black and silver and, of course, Baccarat stemware for sipping wine in a plush bathrobe.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
This plush blanket provides ample cushioning for tummy time, and the thick fabric is warm and snuggly for colder weather.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
The rear seats cocoon occupants in plush blue leather seats, and the Apollo’s reading lamps look like a hilarious afterthought, but are also somehow mid-century modern chic.
—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
The wood frame offers a sturdy base, while the removable seat cushions look and feel plush.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
Kong also discovers an ally of sorts in the adorable Mini Kong (his name is Suko, apparently), who seems mainly designed to be a plush toy.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Vionic Rejuvenate Recovery Sandals $80 $60 This bouncy recovery slide shouts summer thanks to its plush cushioned sole and laidback silhouette.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
This is a plush, liquid breakup ballad about resilience and closure, and Musgraves sings it with a gorgeous flatness that she’s made her signature, as if transposing the physical landscape of her native Texas into a sound.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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plush
1 of 2 noun
: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet
plush
2 of 2 adjective1
: made of or like plush
2
: very luxurious
a plush home
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