cushions

Sofa's soft squares

Cushions are soft pads used for comfort or decoration—on sofas, chairs, or floors.

A cushion absorbs impact: The snow cushioned her fall.

To cushion something is to soften or protect it from shock: Savings can cushion the blow of job loss.

A cushion can also be a protective margin: We built in a two-week cushion before the deadline.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

loveseat · sectional · recliner · settee · chaise · daybed · futon · beanbag · window-seat · banquette

filling

foam

Bubble-filled substance

fiberfill · down · feather · kapok · buckwheat · cotton · microbeads · latex · shredded · cluster

texture

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

fluffy · downy · silky · smooth · squishy · firm · overstuffed · flat · lumpy · springy

fabric

velvet

Thick-pile textile

damask · microfiber · suede · jacquard · brocade · canvas · cotton · satin · tweed · corduroy

comfort

coziness

Comfortable warm intimacy

snugness · contentment · plushness · restfulness · soothing · softness · lounging · napping · support · cozy

support

lumbar

Of the lower spine

  • neckHead-body junction
  • backReverse side; support
  • seatPlace for sitting

wedge · ergonomic · orthopedic · posture · coccyx · tailbone · pregnancy · nursing · reading · armrest

decorative

throw

Propel by arm motion

beaded · patterned · geometric · floral · bohemian · colorful · handmade · kilim · batik · ikat

Categories
Opposites
physical softness/support

cushionswooden benches

Long timber seats

benches · slabs · boards · concrete · metal chairs

impact mitigation (verb)

cushionsexacerbates

Makes more severe

intensifies · amplifies · worsens · aggravates · magnifies

protection/concealment (verb)

cushionsexposes

Makes visible or known

releases · reveals · lays bare · subjects · transmits

Phrases
Family

cushion, cushioning, cushioned, cushiony, cushionless, uncushioned

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G