cushion

/ˈkʊʃən/noun

A cloth bag filled with soft material, placed on seats or leaned against for comfort.

Example sentences

“He propped a cushion behind his back before settling into the chair.”
“The cat curled up on a velvet cushion by the window.”

The verb earns its keep: savings cushion a financial blow, and packaging cushions a fall.

Synonyms for cushion

pillow

Often confused with cushion

cushion vs pillow: pillow (noun): A soft pad placed under the head for comfort while sleeping or resting.

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