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

b

: rich, full

the plush sound of his saxophone playing

a plush, ripe wine

plushly adverb

plushness noun

Synonyms

Adjective

• big
• concentrated
• full
• full-bodied
• heady
• lusty
• muscular
• potent
• 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

In its plush and hushed confines, Mellerio’s fifteenth generation owner, Laure-Isabelle Mellerio, the house’s first-ever female CEO greeted me with warmth. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

Hello Kitty reversible plush on Amazon would make a great addition to boo baskets. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2024

Adjective

The medium-firm option doesn’t relieve enough pressure for side sleepers, and the plush option is more expensive. —Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024

The hotel was formerly a Mandarin Oriental, and guests enjoy plush privacy and luxurious perks like a Moët & Chandon vending machine. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

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

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