cushion
Definition
- n. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
- n. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
- v. protect from impact
Word forms
- Past participle
- cushioned
- Past tense
- cushioned
- Present participle
- cushioning
- Third person singular
- cushions
Example sentences
n.
I placed a soft cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.
vt.
The new carpet will cushion the sound of footsteps in the hallway.