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
Anthony Lane2
: 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
Elliott Rivette1
: relating to, resembling, or made of plush
plushly
adverb
plushness
noun
Examples of plush in a Sentence
Adjective
The hotel accommodations were plush.
a particularly plush and buttery chardonnay
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Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Stay warm with a plush, faux fur electric blanket, or give your bed a new look with sales on comforter sets and quilt sets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The Good American co-founder, 41, shared two more snaps of the young canine next to some of her kids’ plush toys.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Check out these plush finds from Koolaburra by Ugg, Dearfoams, and even Crocs.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Stay warm with a plush, faux fur electric blanket, or give your bed a new look with sales on comforter sets and quilt sets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
This all-inclusive resort features gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, plush bedding accentuating antique furniture, and gourmet meals prepared by Chef Caterina.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The Good American co-founder, 41, shared two more snaps of the young canine next to some of her kids’ plush toys.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Plush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plush. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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plush
1 of 2 noun
: a fabric like a very thick soft velvet
plush
2 of 2 adjective1
: made of or like plush
2
: very luxurious
a plush home
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