cushion
noun [C] (SOFT THING) /ˈkʊʃ.ən/Definition
B1 a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on: She sank back against/into the cushions. → See also pincushionCushions and furniture coverings cushion of air specialized › a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle: A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air.Coverings and layers
(Definition of cushion noun (SOFT THING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a blanket of sth idiom
- casing noun
- cladding noun
- covering noun
- curtain noun
- fur noun (GREY SUBSTANCE)
- gilt noun (SURFACE)
- lime noun (CHEMICAL)
- mantle noun (LAYER)
- mat noun (LAYER)
- membrane noun
- oil slick noun
- paintwork noun
- patina noun
- rendering noun (IN BUILDING)
- sealant noun
- shroud noun (HIDE)
- slick noun (OIL)
- veneer noun
- wrap noun (COVERING)
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Coverings and layers
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