noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- plushed adjective
- plushlike adjective
- plushly adverb
- plushness noun
Etymology
Origin of plush
First recorded in 1585–95; 1920–25 plush for def. 2; from French pluche, syncopated variant of peluche, ultimately from Latin pilus “hair”
Example Sentences
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Rooms in some plush hotels are going for a fraction of their usual cost.
From BBC
It arrives in a thick, architectural slab, edges bronzed, interior plush but disciplined.
From Salon
High ceilings and plush seating make the space feel dramatic yet comfortable, but despite all that visual spectacle, the food ultimately steals the show.
From Salon
At a Senate hearing this week, a senator showed a picture of a plush bedroom that was apparently on board one of the jets.
From BBC
The launch of a limited edition Pikachu plush saw huge queues at Pokémon Centre stores in Japan, and fans have long complained of scalpers targeting these events in an attempt to turn a profit.
From BBC
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