plush

[ pluhsh ]

noun

1. a fabric, as of silk, cotton, or wool, whose pile is more than ⅛ inch (0.3 centimeter) high.

adjective

, plush·er, plush·est.

1. expensively or showily luxurious:

   the plushest hotel in town

   Synonyms: palatial, lavish, opulent

2. abundantly rich; lush; luxuriant:

   plush, rolling lawns.

plush

/ plʌʃ /

noun

1. 1. a fabric with a cut pile that is longer and softer than velvet
   2. ( as modifier )

      a plush chair

adjective

1. informal.
   Alsoplushy lavishly appointed; rich; costly

Derived Forms

• ˈplushly, adverb
• ˈplushness, noun

Other Words From

• plushed adjective
• plushlike adjective
• plushly adverb
• plushness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of plush¹

First recorded in 1585–95; 1920–25 plush fordef 2; from French pluche, syncopated variant of peluche, ultimately from Latin pilus “hair”

Word History and Origins

Origin of plush¹

C16: from French pluche, from Old French peluchier to pluck, ultimately from Latin pilus a hair, pile ³

Example Sentences

With echoey chords topped by electric sitar, the track is plush, slow and deeply, inconsolably despondent.

From New York Times

Since then, every new release and restock of the plush dolls has sold out within minutes in stores and within seconds online.

From Los Angeles Times

The most balloon-like, airy element of this room is the plush bean bags, on which guests are encouraged to recline and relax.

From Los Angeles Times

The ornate turquoise and gold lobby, excellent customer service and plush accommodations with city views make it perfect for any special occasion.

From Salon

On his return, he was given the privileges of a former president: a plush bungalow and security, all of it paid for by the government.

From BBC

Related Words

• deluxe
• elegant
• lavish
• lush
• luxury
• opulent
• palatial
• ritzy
• sumptuous