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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
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A cushion is something you can often find on a chair or couch. It is something that you can sit on or lean against to be comfortable. A cushion is a fabric container filled with soft material and sewn together around the edges. It is similar to a pillow, but it is usually more firm.
Mike's dad likes to move all the cushions around on the couch so that he's completely comfortable watching the TV.
- synonyms:
- pad, pillow
- similar words:
- mat, rest
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verb |
| inflections: |
cushions, cushioning, cushioned |
| definition: |
When you cushion something, you put something soft under it to support it.
The nurse cushioned the patient's head with a pillow. |
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