plush

1 of 2

noun

ˈpləsh 

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

2

: 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

plush

2 of 2

adjective

1

: relating to, resembling, or made of plush

2

a

: notably luxurious

a plush hotel

b

: rich, full

the plush sound of his saxophone playing

a plush, ripe wine

plushly adverb

plushness noun

Synonyms of plush

Adjective

• rich
• robust
• strong

Examples of plush in a Sentence

Adjective

The hotel accommodations were plush.

a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Mind you, this plush is quite small, only 4½ inches tall, but that only amplifies the cuteness. —Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026

With more than 60,000 positive reviews, the Cool Gel Ultimate 14 Inch Mattress is designed to create a plush, comfortable sleeping surface with advanced cooling technology and exceptional support in Twin to California King. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026

Adjective

The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026

This makes the fibers stand upright and creates a plush feel. —Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French peluche

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plush

• blush
• brush
• crush
• flush
• gush
• hush
• lush
• mush
• shush
• slush
• thrush
• airbrush

Kids Definition

plush

1 of 2 noun

ˈpləsh 

: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet

plush

2 of 2 adjective

1

: made of or like plush

2

: very luxurious

a plush home