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 sofa has soft cushions that make it comfortable to sit on. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact."The car's front bumper had several cushions to absorb the impact of minor collisions. "materialitemChat 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.""Having a few extra points on the exam created a nice cushion; even if I missed a few questions, I could still pass." "achievementsportgamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA riotous dance, formerly common at weddings."While researching historical wedding traditions, I learned that "cushions," a lively and boisterous dance, was once a popular form of celebration. "cultureritualdancetraditionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with cushions."to cushion a sofa"itemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seat or place on, or as on a cushion."The flight attendant gently cushions the baby in the bassinet. "actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo absorb or deaden the impact of."to cushion a blow"physicsactionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal or cover up, as under a cushion."She tried to cushion her bad news about failing the test by telling her parents about a friend who also failed. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading