Examples of “cushion” in a Sentence

noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.

• She fluffed up the cushions on the sofa.
• He added an extra cushion to the hard wooden chair.
• The cat curled up on a velvet cushion by the window.

noun Something that softens or absorbs an impact, whether physical or financial.

• Their savings gave them a cushion in case either of them lost their job.
• A thick layer of snow acted as a cushion when the child tumbled down the hill.
• Having a small cushion of cash made the unexpected repair bill less stressful.

verb To soften the effect of an impact or a difficult situation.

• The extra padding cushioned her fall.
• The company's reserves cushioned it against the downturn.
• Soft grass cushioned the boy's landing when he jumped from the wall.