cushion
noun
a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
cushions
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pluralof cushion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cushion (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cushionnouna soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie.
Example Sentences
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If those two cushions disappear at the same time, the adjustment that has so far taken place almost entirely through valuation could quickly shift into stock prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Hong said he urges students to embrace failure as a learning tool—ideally while using a safety harness and cushions on the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
First-class seats would also receive upgraded seat cushions, while seat-back tables would be installed on the 70 trains that do not currently have them, GTR added.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Knee osteoarthritis develops as the cartilage that cushions the bones in the joint gradually breaks down.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
He is standing on the couch cushions with his hands locked behind his back.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
