cushion Definition
cush·ion (ko̵os̸h′ən)
noun
- a pillow or soft pad for sitting or kneeling on, or reclining against; specif., a removable one forming part of a sofa, chair, etc.
- a thing like a cushion in shape, softness, or use, as a small pillow used in lace-making, padding of various sorts, etc.
- a fatty or fibrous padlike part of the body
- anything serving to absorb shock, as air or steam in some machines, the elastic inner rim of a billiard table, or a soft, padded insole
- anything that moderates an adverse effect, relieves a distressing condition, provides comfort, etc.
Etymology: ME cuisshin < OFr coissin < ML coxinum, altered (after L coxa, hip) < Gallo-Roman *culcinum, for L culcita, cushion, quilt
transitive verb
- to provide with a cushion or cushions
- to seat or set on a cushion
- to prop up with a cushion or cushions
- to hide or suppress, as if under a cushion
- to absorb (shock or noise)
- to act as a cushion, as in protecting from shock or injury, moderating ill effects, relieving distress, etc. the bush cushioned his fall
cushion Synonyms
cushion Usage Examples
Object
- blow: This requires a layer of stiff foam to cushion the blow by crushing.
- shoe: Cushioning, 5 out of 5, very well cushioned shoe for the high mileage runner.
- header: Three minutes later, Neil almost embarrassed his keeper with a cushioned header which Ziccardi had to stretch to save.
- seating: The bow deck has U shaped cushioned seating with storage lockers and solid fuel storage bunkers bellow.
Converse of object
- fill: Additional feather filled scatter cushions are also available separately in two sizes.
- contour: Contoured cushions that provide optimum comfort and client support.
Adjective modifier
- two-goal: Any thoughts of a two-goal half-time cushion were immediately dispelled.
- plump: The whole cat bed measures 20 " wide, 8 " deep and the plump inner cushion measures 12 " .
- comfy: I was taken to the prince and placed me on a comfy cushion.
- removable: A removable extension cushion is also available to increase the overall length of the couch for treating male or taller clients.
- lumbar: Lumbar support cushions, spare PVC chair covers and additional lambswool covers are also available.
- plush: Cert 12. £ 39 LXDirect.co.uk " the Simpsons " plush cushion One size.
Modifies a noun
- flooring: Plastic floor tiles, cushion flooring, roofing felts, tapes, ropes, felts and blankets can also contain asbestos.
- rubber: Do not fit too tightly, or the nose of the cushion rubber will be pulled down.
Noun used with modifier
- scatter: Separate scatter cushions are also available, supplied with plump fiber fill pads.
- whoopee: The final solution was to use the rubber from a Whoopee Cushion.
- booster: Some black cabs have an integral booster cushion in the rear for older children.
- balk: The player whose ball is the closest to the innermost edge of the balk cushion wins the lag.
- velvet: Pieces for the home include velvet cushions, hand-painted ceramics and other gorgeous gifts.
- flatulence: Q: What is a GasBGon flatulence filter seat cushion?

