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
Examples of plush in a Sentence
Adjective
The hotel accommodations were plush.
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
If unicorns aren't your thing, don't worry—the brand also has other oversized animal plushes, like a pink pig, a monkey, or a koala.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
The material feels soft and plush and didn’t develop any tears during the testing period.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The giveaway to the first 20,000 fans in the ballpark is a 125th anniversary plush blanket.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
If unicorns aren't your thing, don't worry—the brand also has other oversized animal plushes, like a pink pig, a monkey, or a koala.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The bathrooms here are full of wood, plenty of storage space, and a decent sized shower—all accented by plush towels embroidered with a vibrant bee.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
The material feels soft and plush and didn’t develop any tears during the testing period.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plush. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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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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