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

Channel stitch detailing provides a textured look, while keeping the plush filling evenly distributed throughout the shams and quilt. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024

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

Adjective

The area rug’s medium pile is durable yet plush enough to feel comfortable under your feet, too (though the brand recommends adding a pad for even more cushioning). —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025

Venga Part store and part café, Venga is housed in a modern concrete building, with plush couches and chairs scattered throughout. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025

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