Definition of PLUSH

plush

Meanings

Plural: plushes

Noun

  • a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
  • A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.
  • A plush toy.

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by extravagance and profusion

Adj

  • Very extravagant.
  • Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.
  • Having a soft, fluffy exterior (of a man-made object, especially stuffed animals or upholstery).

Verb

  • To give a soft, fluffy surface to.

Origin / Etymology

From French peluche (“fluff, plush”). The fact that historically (in past centuries) plush upholstery was so expensive as to be socially exclusive undoubtedly connects the senses of "luxurious" and "soft".

Synonyms

lavish, lucullan, lush, plushy

Scrabble Score: 10

plush is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
plush is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
plush is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

plush is a valid Words With Friends word