Plush describes something soft, thick, and luxurious to the touch, like a stuffed animal with deep, velvety fur or a hotel bathrobe that feels wonderfully cushiony. The word comes from a type of fabric with a rich, dense pile that makes it feel extra soft and expensive.

You might sink into a plush carpet that feels thick under your bare feet, or wrap yourself in a plush blanket on a cold night. Fancy hotels often have plush towels that feel much softer and thicker than regular ones. A plush armchair might be so comfortable and well-padded that you never want to get up.

The word also refers to stuffed toys themselves. That teddy bear on your bed? It's a plush toy or a plushie.

When people describe something as plush, they're usually suggesting it's comfortable and noticeably fancier or more expensive than normal. A plush movie theater might have wide, cushioned seats instead of basic chairs. The word carries a sense of comfort and quality, the feeling that someone spent extra money or effort to make something especially nice.