cushions Meaning & Definition
/ˈkʊʃənz/
What Does Cushions Mean?
As a noun, cushions means plural of cushion. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of cushion. As a verb, it means To furnish with cushions.
Cushions Definition (Noun)
- plural of cushion
Cushions as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cushion
Noun
- A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.
- Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
- A sufficient quantity of an intangible object (like points or minutes) to allow for some of those points, for example, to be lost without hurting one's chances for successfully completing an objective.
- A riotous dance, formerly common at weddings.
Verb
- To furnish with cushions.
to cushion a sofa
- To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.
- To absorb or deaden the impact of.
to cushion a blow
- To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion.
Synonyms of Cushions
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Cushions synonyms and antonyms →Cushions in a Sentence
to cushion a sofa
to cushion a blow
Word Forms & Grammar
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