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

The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française was formally presented to President Macron this afternoon in the plush surroundings of the 17th century Collège des Quatre-Nations on the left bank of the Seine.

From BBC

A global buying frenzy for all things Labubu erupted in April when Lisa, a member of the popular K-pop girl group Blackpink, posted a video on Instagram of her hugging a large Labubu plush doll.

From Los Angeles 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

Opened in February, the Century City Pop Mart is a maximalist shrine of whimsical characters such as Skull Panda and Dimoo and their many, many related products: vinyl plush dolls in all sizes, action figures, keychains, stationery, purses and tote bags, cups, hair clips, smartphone and earphone cases, lamps and night lights.

From Los Angeles Times

Labubu vinyl plush pendants on display.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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