plush

1 of 2

noun

ˈpləsh 

plural plushes

1

: a fabric with an even pile that is longer and less dense than velvet pile

… the upholstered seats were indeed covered in plush, to accompany the brass fittings and the walnut walls.

—Anthony Lane

2

: a toy that is covered in plush and filled with soft material : plushie

Some reversible plushes are essentially the same stuffed toy inside and out with a slightly different facial expression or design.

—Elliott Rivette

plush

2 of 2

adjective

1

: relating to, resembling, or made of plush

2

a

: notably luxurious

b

: rich, full

the plush sound of his saxophone playing

a plush, ripe wine

plushly adverb

plushness noun

Synonyms

Adjective

• big
• concentrated
• full
• full-bodied
• heady
• lusty
• muscular
• potent
• rich
• robust
• strong

Examples of plush in a Sentence

Adjective

The hotel accommodations were plush.

a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the winter of 2023, Snoopy went viral thanks to a plush sold at CVS of the pup in a puffer jacket and hat. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024

The lighting is cool and flattering, the seating plush and the service exemplary. —Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Adjective

The early version of the product (an Alexa-like device inside a plush toy) was enough of a success to give Khan the confidence to bring in Fateen — Magical Toys’ current founder and CEO — to take the lead. —William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024

Kavu made sure the fleece isn’t lacking in the comfort department, either—the polar fleece is plush, thick, cozy, and warm. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French peluche

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

plush

1 of 2 noun

ˈpləsh 

: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet

plush

2 of 2 adjective

1

: made of or like plush

2

: very luxurious

a plush home