adj
plush
pluhsh
adj
1
Luxurious and expensive-looking.
"They stayed in a plush hotel suite overlooking the harbour."
2
Soft and fluffy to the touch, especially of fabric or toys.
"The child hugged her plush teddy bear."
noun
1
A soft, thick fabric with a deep pile, similar to velvet.
"The seats were upholstered in red plush."
How to Use Plush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLuxurious, or soft and fluffy, depending on context.
Common pairings
plush hotel
plush toy
plush carpet
Word Forms
plusher comparative, plushed past tense, plushes plural, plushes singular, plushest superlative
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Etymology
From French "peluche", meaning fluff or plush fabric.