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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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Louis Poulsen chandeliers hang from the ceiling, along with several plush, crescent-shaped loveseats, acquired from Benaroya Hall when the concert hall underwent a redesign.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
In the world's most populous country, the need for high-end hospitality workers is immense, fuelled by economic growth and the rise of a middle class that travels more and increasingly eats at plush establishments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
In town - Como's population is just over 83,000, which means 90% of them could fit in the San Siro Stadium - there is a plush new club shop, selling all kinds of branded merchandise.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Chinese automakers now represent a third of all brands at Europe’s largest car show, showcasing fast-charging electric vehicles, plush amenities and autonomous-driving tech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
“I hope she doesn’t get us arrested,” Pita whined scooting over to sit next to me on the plush sofa.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
While there were moments of piquancy and verve in the winds and brasses, the strings tamped out little flashes of fire and spark in favor of a plusher, more rounded sound.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
But there’s another option that gives you an even richer, plusher result: oat creamer.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2022
While resting my doughs did not make any cookie chewier — in fact, it resulted in a softer, plusher texture across the board — the tweak did result in markedly better-tasting cookies.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2021
The primary goal is to provide plusher space for legislators, their staffs and the governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2021
The president, my grandmother, rises from a seat that’s plusher than the rest.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
She and her sister, Marie-Jeanne, grew up in a luxurious apartment in the plushest district of the city.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
In its plushest, most prolific pocket, ‘ulu trees, with their large, glossy-green leaves outstretched, hold court. The endemic māmaki shrub grows in sun-dappled spots around the ‘ulu.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2023
When he handed over power to his successor, Uhuru Kenyatta, in 2013, Kibaki retreated to his home in one of Nairobi’s plushest neighbourhoods, close to his beloved Muthaiga golf club.
From Reuters ● Apr. 22, 2022
I know you’ll watch over mom, dad, and I. I hope you’re in paradise right now ballin’ - with a ball right next to you on the plushest pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2020
It was outfitted like the plushest movie theater Coal had ever been to.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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