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DictionarycushionSoft pad
noun / verb

cushion

KUUSH-uhn/ˈkʊʃn/

A soft pad that absorbs pressure or impact.

A plump cushion makes the wooden chair more comfortable.

A plump, soft seat cushion resting on a simple wooden chair, its rounded edges and slight compression against the seat making its comfort and support clear.
Etymology
cushionOld Frenchseat cushion

The “seat cushion” provided soft support for the body, a role extended to protection by absorbing jolts or shocks. Its deeper ancestry is uncertain.

In context

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just open them and put them on like that. And with Teva, they've got this shock pad in the heel, which just oh, it's like a pillow of supportive comfort cushion
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More examples

  • The couch cushions sink under his weight.
  • Thick foam cushions the impact when the box falls.
  • Emergency savings cushion the shock of an unexpected bill.

Forms

cushion · cushions · cushioned · cushioning

Similar words

pad
Often thinner or flatter, providing localized protection or support.
pillow
Usually supports the head, especially during sleep or rest.
buffer
Reduces contact or harmful effects without necessarily being soft.