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cushion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkʊʃən/

Forms: cushions

cushion means: A soft bag filled with material, used to make a seat comfortable or support your head or back.

noun

SOFT PADA2

A soft bag filled with material, used to make a seat comfortable or support your head or back.

  • Put a cushion on the chair.
  • She rested her head on a soft cushion.
  • These cushions make the sofa more comfortable.

Similar words: pillow, pad

Common phrases: a soft cushion, a seat cushion, cushion cover

verb

SOFTEN IMPACTB2

To make a fall or hit less hard by putting something soft between the things that touch.

  • The grass cushioned her fall.
  • Soft foam cushions the camera inside its case.
  • These shoes are designed to cushion every step.

Similar words: soften, absorb

Common phrases: cushion a fall, cushion the impact, cushion a blow

SOFTEN IMPACTB2

To make a hit or fall less hard, painful, or damaging.

  • The grass cushioned my fall.
  • Thick soles cushion each step.
  • Will these pads cushion the impact?

Similar words: soften, absorb

Common phrases: cushion a fall, cushion the impact, cushion a blow

ADD SOFT PADSC1

To put soft pads on a seat or other piece of furniture to make it comfortable.

  • We need to cushion this bench.
  • She cushioned the wooden seats with thick pads.
  • The chairs were cushioned in blue fabric.

Similar words: pad

Common phrases: cushion a seat, cushion a bench, cushion a sofa

Questions about cushion

What does cushion mean?

A soft bag filled with material, used to make a seat comfortable or support your head or back.

What is cushion in other languages?

Türkçe: minder · Español: cojín · Français: coussin · Deutsch: Kissen · Italiano: cuscino · 日本語: クッション

How do you pronounce cushion?

It is pronounced /ˈkʊʃən/.

How do you use cushion in a sentence?

Put a cushion on the chair. She rested her head on a soft cushion.

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