cushion (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkʊʃən/
Definition
A soft bag filled with soft material, used for resting on or leaning against, especially on a chair or sofa.
Examples
She plumped up the decorative cushions on the armchair.
He sat on a large floor cushion to read his book.
The car seat had a special cushion to make the journey more comfortable.
How to Use cushion
- cushion the blow (idiom)
- To make an unpleasant or harmful event less severe. — "His savings helped to cushion the blow of losing his job."
- cushion against (prepositional phrase)
- To protect or provide a buffer against something negative. — "The government introduced measures to cushion the economy against inflation."
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