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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”
Explanation
Things that are plush are luxurious and a little over the top. A bedspread made of mink fur would be considered plush. Plush originally referred to a rich, soft type of fabric, and it’s now used to describe anything extravagant. A plush lifestyle is one only the wealthy can afford, with expensive restaurants, obedient servants, and fancy furniture. A plush living room is full of paintings and decorations. Someone who dresses in a plush way only buys the finest, most expensive clothing. Plush living is lavish living.
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Example Sentences
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A plush toy may be dependent on unpredictable consumer spending, but the underlying business model is built on revenue stemming from royalties, Collins said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
The media tribune is plush and enclosed, open windows allowing some of the atmosphere to drift in.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Past the stalls and the sinks through another door lies plush red velvet, shadows, and the hum of 1950.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
“E.T.” had turned aliens into plush toys and breakfast cereal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I stand in the middle of the living room, curling my toes into our plush but soullessly beige carpet.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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