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

The 10-inch plush is covered in a subtle pink and white tie-dye pattern. —Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024

The plush wears a pastel plaid outfit and, of course, Hello Kitty's iconic bow. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024

This light gray plush has dark gray stripes, a white belly, and pointy ears. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024

This chic pet plush is so fashionable that your furry friend may decide not to shred this one. —Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023

Also, snag an 84-piece set of Magna-Tiles for $45 off its original price, or check out the Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023

The medium setting was a favorite, but the plush was deemed best for two people. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023

Also, snag the Magna-Tiles Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set for 31% off at Amazon, or nab Austin the Avocado plush from Squishmallows, currently on sale for its lowest price in 30 days. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 24 Nov. 2023

Collect an array of your favorites with the mystery pack plushes and their ornament versions. —Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023

Adjective

There are numerous ways to make your home feel like an oasis, and stepping out of the shower or bath onto a plush rug is one of them. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

It is crafted of quilted plush, ultra-soft Nappa leather. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024

Here there are acres of napa leather, plush headrests, massage seats with heating and cooling, and open-grain Sapele wood veneer. —Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024

And Casper didn’t reinvent the wheel here; the brand combined a plush layer of memory foam that cradles your curves with a durable base layer that offers firmness and support. —Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024

The soft paint color creates a warm backdrop for plush blue accents when combined with white. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024

This might be a challenge for someone with a wider foot, but combined with a plush tongue and a signature high-heel collar, my foot and ankle felt quite snug and comfortable. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024

The full-displacement 197-footer is also outfitted for transoceanic voyages, with a plush interior ensuring comfort on long stints at sea and a ton of amenities providing endless entertainment on the water. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024

The headphones come with a comfortable over-ear design with plush cushions. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 15 Apr. 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