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

The dog’s unexpected choice of lounging spot—bypassing plush bedding for the bare functionality of a training pad—and the emotional piano melody that played against the moment, has amplified the comic effect of the clip. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

The guest rooms and suites—some with ocean views—are cozy, plush, and feature plenty of natural light and opulent marble bathrooms. —David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

Adjective

Birkenstock Arizona Narrow Suede & Shearling Sandal The iconic Birkenstock Arizona gets a cozy upgrade with plush genuine shearling lining on both the straps and the cork-latex footbed. —Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

There’s almost nothing better than stepping out of the shower or bath and wrapping up in a plush robe. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

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