cushion

[ˈkʊʃən]

cushion Definition

  • 1a soft object or part that is used to make something more comfortable or to protect it
  • 2a bag filled with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on

Using cushion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cushion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She added a cushion to the hard wooden chair.

  • Example

    The company provided cushions for the employees' chairs.

  • Example

    He leaned back against the cushion and closed his eyes.

  • Example

    The cushion protected the fragile item during shipping.

cushion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cushion

Antonyms for cushion

Idioms Using cushion

  • in a position of comfort or ease

    Example

    After years of hard work, he finally found himself on the cushion.

  • to accept a difficult situation without complaining

    Example

    When the project failed, she took it on the chin and started over.

  • bite the bullet

    to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage

    Example

    He knew the surgery would be painful, but he had to bite the bullet and go through with it.

Phrases with cushion

  • to make a difficult situation less unpleasant

    Example

    The company offered a severance package to cushion the blow of the layoffs.

  • a removable cover for a cushion

    Example

    She sewed new cushion covers to match the curtains.

  • a cushion placed on a window seat for comfort

    Example

    She curled up on the window seat cushion with a good book.

Origins of cushion

from Old French 'coisson', meaning 'pillow'

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Summary: cushion in Brief

A 'cushion' [ˈkʊʃən] is a soft object or part used to make something more comfortable or to protect it. It can refer to a bag filled with soft material used as a support for sitting or leaning on, as well as a protective layer for fragile items. The phrase 'cushion the blow' means to make a difficult situation less unpleasant, while 'on the cushion' refers to being in a position of comfort or ease.

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