how to pronounce plush

/ˈplʌʃ/

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plush is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of plush in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… idea what the plush boutique is or tell …”

meanings of plush

adjective:

Very extravagant.
Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.
Having a soft, fluffy exterior.

noun:

A plush toy.
A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.

plush frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word plush occurs in english on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.