plush

American  

[pluhsh] / plʌʃ /

noun

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

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adjective

plusher, plushest

1. expensively or showily luxurious.

   the plushest hotel in town

   Synonyms:

   palatial, lavish, opulent

2. abundantly rich; lush; luxuriant.

   plush, rolling lawns.

plush British  

/ plʌʃ /

noun

1. 1. a fabric with a cut pile that is longer and softer than velvet

   2. ( as modifier )

      a plush chair

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adjective

1. Also: plushy.  informal lavishly appointed; rich; costly

Other Word Forms

• plushed adjective
• plushlike adjective
• plushly adverb
• plushness noun

Etymology

Origin of plush

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

Example Sentences

It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.

From Salon

And when you whisk it into something, especially with a little acid, it loosens, lightens, turns almost plush.

From Salon

The ricotta and breadcrumbs soften the texture, keeping the meatballs tender and almost plush, their richness dissolving into the pan.

From Salon

Northern Johannesburg is known for its plush leafy suburbs.

From BBC

Rooms in some plush hotels are going for a fraction of their usual cost.

From BBC

Related Words

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