Lexic.us

Definition of Plush

1. Adjective. Characterized by extravagance and profusion. "A lucullan feast"

2. Noun. A fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet.

Definition of Plush

1. n. A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.

Definition of Plush

1. Adjective. (U.K.) very extravagant ¹

2. Adjective. (U.K.) very expensive, or appearing expensive ¹

3. Adjective. ''(of a man-made object)'' having a soft, fluffy exterior ¹

4. Noun. A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet. ¹

5. Noun. a type of child’s toy, filled with soft material, usually an animal ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Plush

1. luxurious [adj PLUSHER, PLUSHEST] : PLUSHLY [adv] / a fabric with a long pile [n -ES] - See also: luxurious

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plush

plus-size plus fours plus lens plus one plus ones plus sign plus signs plus size plus sizes plus strand

plus ça change plusage plusages plused pluses plush (current term) plush toy plush toys plusher plushes

plushest plushie plushier plushies plushiest plushily plushiness plushinesses plushly plushness

Literary usage of Plush

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1898)
"A PLEA FOR plush. BELGRAVIA : July I, 1846. DEAR SIR,—Having observed on several occasions in your paper a tone of kindly feeling expressed towards the ..."

2. The Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray (1889)
"A PLEA FOR plush. BELGRAVIA, July 1, 1846. DEAR SIR, — Having observed on several occasions in your paper a tone of kindly feeling expressed towards the ..."

3. The Journals of Washington Irving (hitherto Unpublished) by Washington Irving (1919)
"twenty-two, handsome, with coloured h'k'f [handkerchief] round his head — a shirt with worked ruffles — green plaid plush jacket thrown over shoulder — red ..."

4. The Work of the Railway Carman by Edmond K. Hogan, Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America (1921)
"plush Renovating. After the upholstery of the seats and backs have been repaired, the plush covers that have not been renewed have not the bright clean ..."

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