nounπShareA soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc."The child sat on the soft cushion, feeling comfortable while doing homework. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact."The thick foam underlay acted as a cushion to soften the impact of the children jumping on the trampoline. "materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sufficient quantity of an intangible object (like points or minutes) to allow for some of those points, for example, to be lost without hurting one's chances for successfully completing an objective."My savings cushion of extra points allowed me to miss a few quizzes and still get a good grade in the class. "achievementsportbusinessgamepossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA riotous dance, formerly common at weddings."After the formal wedding ceremony, the musicians struck up a lively tune for the cushion, a traditional dance where guests playfully chose partners and danced around the bride. "culturetraditiondanceentertainmentritualeventsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with cushions."to cushion a sofa"utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seat or place on, or as on a cushion."The teacher cushioned the uncomfortable chair with a soft pillow. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo absorb or deaden the impact of."to cushion a blow"actionphysicsconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal or cover up, as under a cushion."To cushion the disappointment of failing the test, Sarah tried to cover up her sadness. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
