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I love hotels for their solitude and comfort, but I believe a seedy one can have as much promise as a plush one.
Freema Agyeman

Meaning of "plush" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLUSH

From French pluche, from Old French peluchier to pluck, ultimately from Latin pilus a hair, pile³.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PLUSH

plush  [plʌʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLUSH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Plush can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PLUSH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

plush

Plush

Plush is a textile having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet. Originally the pile of plush consisted of mohair or worsted yarn, but now silk by itself or with a cotton backing is used for plush, the distinction from velvet being found in the longer and less dense pile of plush. The soft material is largely used for upholstery and furniture purposes, and is also much employed in dress and millinery. Modern plush are commonly manufactured from synthetic fibres such as polyester. One of the largest uses of this fabric is in the production of stuffed toys, with small plush toys made from plush fabric, such as teddy bears. Plush is also one of the main materials for the construction of designer toys.

Definition of plush in the English dictionary

The definition of plush in the dictionary is a fabric with a cut pile that is longer and softer than velvet. Other definition of plush is Also: plushy lavishly appointed; rich; costly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLUSH


ablush
əˈblʌʃ
blush
blʌʃ
flush
flʌʃ
four-flush
ˈfɔːˌflʌʃ
lush
lʌʃ
outblush
ˌaʊtˈblʌʃ
outflush
ˈaʊtˌflʌʃ
overflush
ˌəʊvəˈflʌʃ
slush
slʌʃ
unflush
ʌnˈflʌʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLUSH

pluripresence
pluriserial
pluriseriate
plurry
plus
plus fours
plus point
plus sign
plus size
plus-one
plus-size
plushily
plushiness
plushly
plushness
plushy
plussage
Plutarch
pluteal
pluteus

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLUSH

airbrush
ambush
at a push
at first blush
brush
bush
crush
four flush
hot flush
hush
hush-hush
Kush
powder blush
push
royal flush
rush
straight flush
the bush
the push
toothbrush

Synonyms and antonyms of plush in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PLUSH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «plush» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of plush

Translation of «plush» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLUSH

Find out the translation of plush to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plush from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plush» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

豪华舒适的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lujoso
570 millions of speakers

English

plush
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आलीशान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أفخم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плюшевые
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suntuoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্লাশ্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

somptueux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mewah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vornehm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

豪華な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호화스런
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mewah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sang trọng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नितळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

peluş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lussuoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pluszowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плюшеві
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pluș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βελούδινα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sagte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plysch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plysj
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plush

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUSH»

The term «plush» is very widely used and occupies the 13.232 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUSH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plush

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4 QUOTES WITH «PLUSH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word plush.
1
Freema Agyeman
I love hotels for their solitude and comfort, but I believe a seedy one can have as much promise as a plush one.
2
Stan Dale
Comfort zones are plush lined coffins. When you stay in your plush lined coffins, you die.
3
Bill Hybels
More than anything, people want the reality of the discussion at hand. If what is going on in that building is the real thing, if the transforming love and power of Jesus Christ is being experienced, you can sit on a metal folding chair or in a plush theater seat.
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Ken Venturi
Retirement isn't so bad. Give me a tall drink, a plush sofa and a rerun of 'Matlock,' and you can have the rest. Matlock is my hero. He never loses.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLUSH»

Discover the use of plush in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plush and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff
Detailed patterns and step-by-step instructions for fifteen plush toy projects are accompanied by more than 250 color photographs and black-and-white drawings that showcase an inspirational assortment of one hundred colorful plushies.
Kristen Rask, 2007
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Warman's Bean Plush Field Guide: Values and Identification
Perfect for collecting excursions at shops, garage sales, and online auctions, this new edition boasts triple the number of listings, more than 900 fantastic color photos, hang tag and tush tag information, and tips for recognizing fakes. ...
Dan Brownell, 2008
3
Invasion of the Plush Monsters!: Wickedly Weird Creatures ...
Presents easy-to-follow sewing instructions for making monster creations, which in addition to being toys can double as mp3 player covers, backpacks, or pillows.
Veronika Alice Gunter, Veronika Gunter, 2008
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PeeWee and Plush: A Park Pals Adventure
Here is an all-new Park Pals adventure from the author of PeeWee's Tale and Lexi's Tale.
Johanna Hurwitz, 2014
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Plush: selected poems of Sky Gilbert, Courtnay McFarlane, ...
Features the work of five gay Canadian and American poets which explore love, desire, gender, race, class, sex, and other concerns
Sky Gilbert, Lynn Crosbie, Michael Holmes, 1995
6
Ty plush animals: collector's value guide : secondary market ...
Describes Ty, Inc.'s Beanie Babies, Teenie Beanie Babies, Attic Treasures, Pillow Pals, and Ty Plush, and charts their values
Inc Sta Collectors' Publishing Co, Jeff Mahony, 1998
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Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals
A colorful assortment of plush toys features twenty-five unique designs contributed by international artists, with simple, step-by-step instructions, ready-to-use pattern sheets, and colorful photographs that encompass a delicate snow bunny ...
Therese Laskey, 2007
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Plush-O-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults
How-to guidebook for making your own plush toys.
Linda Kopp, 2006
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Everything You Need to Know About Collecting Beanies and ...
Including a history of Ty Beanie Babies and other plush toys, this guide also features listings for Disney, Looney Tunes, Sesame Street, Harley Davidson, and more. Full-color photos make for easy identification.
Beckett Publications, 1998
10
Make Your Own Plush Pals
Incorporating crafting, needlework, and a hefty dose of imagination, this engaging guide shows how to create and customize Little Lambert, Cubefish, Wingbunny, and three other adorable toys.
Victoria Maderna, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLUSH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plush is used in the context of the following news items.
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Get Your Own Talking Plush Baymax
Coming next month, Bandai is releasing a 10-inch talking plush of Big Hero 6's mascot, Baymax. Now, I know we can't have life-size fluffy ... «Comicbook.com, Jul 15»
2
Century Park Unveils Plush Chillax Lounge
Lounge culture is fast picking up in Kigali, and it's all about plush sofa-style seating, premium drinks and venues. Unlike conventional night ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Polkomtel introduces promotion for Plush prepaid users
Polkomtel introduced a promotion for customers of the prepaid Plush tariffs. Unlimited calls and SMS to all networks and 1 GB data will be 50 ... «Telecompaper, Jul 15»
4
Gilmore asked Nama to buy back plush Booterstown site
Former Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore wrote to Nama last year, asking if the State agency would offer to buy back a five-acre site in the plush Dublin ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
5
Classic animal plush toys modernized
The plush deer model from Dongguan Baile is especially designed to represent the mascot in a bicycle competition. It is made of plush and ... «Global Sources, Jul 15»
6
Plush hotel taps into market for expensive bottled water
Most of us get our drinking water straight out of the tap or in economy bottle packs from the supermarket. But now it seems that we are missing ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
EXCLUSIVE: The Plush Poyo From Skelton Crew Studio, For Chew
Bleeding Cool got the exclusive PR so we totally covered it in watermarks. Apparently that's what you do. unnamed (15). John Layman and Rob ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jul 15»
8
Smoo Lodge to become plush B&B
ONE of the most iconic buildings in Durness is set to change hands in the next few days and have a new lease of life as a plush B&B. «Sutherland Northern Times, Jul 15»
9
Basildon equestrian centre eyes up a move to plush new stables
HORSES and foals at a Basildon equestrian centre could be set to move into a luxury new home, which boasts 44 stables and a viewing arena. «Brentwood Gazette, Jul 15»
10
A plush R2-D2 is flying to the Space Station right now
Three new crew members set to spend five months onboard the station just launched to space, and they're taking a plush version of Artoo with ... «Mashable, Jul 15»

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