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

Create Makeup Remover Pads Need a new use for an old towel that's extra plush? —Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026

This 2-pack of 100 percent cotton plush towels is a fun, simple way to add holiday décor to your kitchen. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026

Adjective

However, a plush fleece jacket like this Automet Zip-up will do just as much to keep you warm without electronics embedded inside. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026

Upholstered in velvet, the bed base itself is plush yet precise, with hotel-suite glamour that would feel right at home beneath a Lalique sconce or two. —Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 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