plushie

noun

plush·​ie ˈplə-shē How to pronounce plushie (audio)
variants or less commonly plushy
plural plushies
: a toy that is covered in plush fabric and filled with soft material
Trained astronauts brought a Baby Yoda plushie into orbit, mid-November, on a trip to the International Space Station.Marie-Danielle Smith
Just leave time to browse the marketplace, where booths offer Japanese fashion, toys and accessories—everything from fine art prints to stuffed sushi plushies.Fritz Hahn
I had a plushy named Mr. Bear because I was apparently a painfully uncreative child …Matt Simon

called also plush

Examples of plushie in a Sentence

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Giveaways include jerseys, plushies, hats, mini bats, as well as bobbleheads of current players and – at three games – Hello Kitty. Jack Bantock, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Some of the plushies had numerous names written on them, hearts drawn all over and prayers shared. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025 The plushie is available to purchase on the Dogs Rule store for $25 and a portion of proceeds will help dogs find loving homes through shelter and rescue grants. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Walmart is a great option for those who want to track down more unique plushies. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plushie

Word History

Etymology

plush entry 2 + -ie

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plushie was in 1982

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“Plushie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plushie. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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