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cushion

cushion

Meaning of cushion

a soft object you sit or lean on

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British English/ˈkʊʃən/
American English/ˈkʊʃən/
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What's the difference between cushion / seat cushion / sofa cushion

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🇬🇧English
cushion

the basic meaning; a soft object you sit or lean on

A1Very Often

This chair has a comfortable cushion.

S
🇬🇧English
seat cushion

a cushion specifically used on a seat or chair

A1Often

The seat cushion makes the hard bench easier to sit on.

S
🇬🇧English
sofa cushion

a cushion placed on a sofa, usually for sitting or support

A1Often

Please fluff the sofa cushions before guests arrive.

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cushion means cushion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cushion

/ˈkʊʃən/

cushion translation

cushion

cushion transcription

/ˈkʊʃən/, /ˈkʊʃən/

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cushion meaning: what does it mean?

a soft object you sit or lean on

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cushion is pronounced as /ˈkʊʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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