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plush

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /plʌʃ/

plush means: Having a soft, thick surface that feels pleasant to touch.

adjective

SOFT SURFACEB2

Having a soft, thick surface that feels pleasant to touch.

  • She hugged her plush bear.
  • The plush carpet felt soft under our feet.
  • They sell plush rabbits in several sizes.

Similar words: soft, fluffy

Opposites: rough

Common phrases: plush toy, plush bear, plush carpet

LUXURIOUSC1

Very comfortable and expensive, or looking expensive.

  • They stayed in a plush hotel.
  • His plush office overlooked the river.
  • We relaxed in the club’s plush surroundings.

Similar words: luxurious, lavish, opulent

Opposites: basic

Common phrases: plush hotel, plush apartment, plush office

noun

SOFT FABRICC1

A fabric with a thick layer of soft threads on one side.

  • The chair was covered in plush.
  • She bought red plush for the cushions.
  • This plush feels softer than velvet.

Common phrases: cotton plush, silk plush, covered in plush

Questions about plush

What does plush mean?

Having a soft, thick surface that feels pleasant to touch.

What is plush in other languages?

Türkçe: peluş · Español: de peluche · Français: en peluche · Deutsch: plüschig · Italiano: di peluche · 日本語: ふかふかの

How do you pronounce plush?

It is pronounced /plʌʃ/.

How do you use plush in a sentence?

She hugged her plush bear. The plush carpet felt soft under our feet.

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