air cushion

[ air koosh-uhn ]

noun

1. an inflatable, airtight cushion.
2. air chamber ( def 2 ).
3. airbag ( def ).

air cushion

noun

1. an inflatable cushion, usually made of rubber or plastic
2. the pocket of air that supports a hovercraft
3. a form of pneumatic suspension consisting of a constricted volume of air See also air spring

Other Words From

• air-cush·ioned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of air cushion¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

These chairs are loaded with high-tech features such as heating and cooling elements, air cushions for better blood flow, and even smartphone apps to help you manage your relaxation.

From Popular-Science

Some massage chairs will also use air cushions to massage calves and hips.

From Popular-Science

Captain Pond clapped a thumb over the orifice of his air-cushion, and heaved a sigh as he thought of Sergeant Fugler.

From Project Gutenberg

Automatic Air Cushion gently assists nature in drawing together the broken parts.

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Both butter and eggs went higher, and Jack's rubber air-cushion sprung such a leak that it collapsed hopelessly.

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The turbine howled as the driver gunned us up on the air cushion and sent us skimming away.

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Aunt Harriet's mind had brooded all day over the air-cushion as mournfully as a hart's tongue over a well.

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