Plush: meaning, definitions and examples

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plush

 

[ plสŒสƒ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

soft toy

A plush is a soft toy that is filled with stuffing and covered with a furry fabric, typically resembling an animal or character. Plush toys are popular among children for their cuddly nature and are often used as decorative items in bedrooms.

Synonyms

cuddly toy, soft toy, stuffed toy

Examples of usage

  • Her favorite plush is a teddy bear that she sleeps with every night.
  • The store sells a variety of plush toys, including unicorns and dinosaurs.
Context #2 | Adjective

luxurious

When describing something as plush, it means that it is luxurious, rich, or opulent in nature. This term is often used to refer to comfortable and lavish surroundings, such as a plush velvet sofa or a plush hotel suite.

Synonyms

lavish, luxurious, opulent

Examples of usage

  • The hotel room had plush carpets and silk draperies.
  • She enjoyed the plush feel of the velvet cushions.

Translations

Translations of the word "plush" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pelรบcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plรผsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu sintetis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัŽัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ„ใใ‚‹ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peluche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ felpa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peluลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋Ÿฌ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูู…ูŠุฉ ู…ุญุดูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plyลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plyลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ›็ป’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pliลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปัŽัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒฃแƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ felpa

Word origin

The word 'plush' originated from the French word 'peluche' in the mid-19th century, referring to a soft fabric with a raised nap. It was commonly used in the textile industry to describe fabrics with a soft and luxurious feel. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to soft toys made from similar materials, leading to its current dual meaning.

See also: plushly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,401, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.