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 blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Each shoe features a plush, foamy insole that gives it a cloud-like feel, according to several shoppers. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026

Adjective

The Italian marble bathrooms have plush towels, Maison Francis Kurkdjian products, and (in all except the entry level rooms), both a deep soaking waterfall tub and separate shower. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Its durable steel frame is rust-resistant for longevity, and every plush cushion is upholstered in water-resistant fabric that’s easy to clean with water and soap. —Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 3 June 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