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   Cush·ion

   /ˈko͝oSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a pillow or pad stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on. Similar pillowbolsterheadrestscatter cushionfloor cushionbeanbagbooster cushionsquabhassockkneelermathistorical:pillionrare:zabuton
   • ▪ something providing support or protection against impact: "the pad forms a cushion between carpet and floor" Similar protectionbuffershielddefensebulwark
   • ▪ the elastic lining of the sides of a billiard table, from which the ball rebounds.
   • ▪ the layer of air supporting a hovercraft or similar vehicle.

   verb

   • 1. soften the effect of an impact on: "the bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks" Similar softenlessendiminishdecreasemitigatetemperallayalleviatereduce the effect oftake the edge offdullbluntdeadenabsorbmufflestifleprotectshieldsheltercocoonOpposite intensifyexacerbateexpose
   • ▪ mitigate the adverse effects of: "he called for federal assistance to cushion the blow for farmers" Similar softenlessendiminishdecreasemitigatetemperallayalleviatereduce the effect oftake the edge offdullbluntdeadenabsorbmufflestifleOpposite intensifyexacerbate

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cuissin, based on a Latin word meaning ‘cushion for the hip’, from coxa ‘hip, thigh’. The Romans also had a word cubital ‘elbow cushion’, from cubitus ‘elbow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cushiony adjective

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › cushion_2cushion verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   cushion. cushion something to make the effect of a fall or hit less severe. My fall was cushioned by the deep snow. cushion somebody/something (against/from something) to protect somebody/something from being hurt or damaged or from the unpleasant effects of something.

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   Where can I buy cushions directly from the manufacturer?

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   Are large cushions more comfortable than smaller ones?

   • Large cushions add support and comfort to a sofa, armchair or bed, while smaller, scatter cushions add flair and personality. Seat pads bring comfort to a hard chair but, if you prefer to sit on the floor, we have some great floor cushions for indoors or outdoors.

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4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cushionCushion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Fabric filled with foam, feathers, or other padding material makes a cushion, which can be used to make something like a chair or sofa more comfortable. The noun cushion can also refer to anything that is used to soften an impact or absorb shocks.

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   a layer of something between two surfaces that keeps them apart. A hovercraft rides on a cushion of air. Underlay forms a cushion between the carpet and the floor, to minimize wear. [usually singular] cushion (against something) something that protects you against something unpleasant that might happen.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › cushionCUSHION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CUSHION definition: 1. a cloth bag filled with something soft that you sit on or lean against to make you comfortable…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › cushionCUSHION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   cushion, pillow, bolster agree in being cases filled with a material more or less resilient, intended to be used as supports for the body or parts of it. A cushion is a soft pad used to sit, lie, or kneel on, or to lean against: cushions on a sofa; cushions on pews in a church.

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   A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › cushioncushion | meaning of cushion in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   cushion meaning, definition, what is cushion: a cloth bag filled with soft material th...: Learn more.