cushion
Translation
cushion, pillow, pad
Examples
She put a cushion on the hard chair.
She put a cushion on the hard chair.
His savings provided a cushion against unemployment.
His savings provided a cushion against unemployment.
Grammar Patterns
((a cushion)) a soft bag filled with soft material, used for sitting on She put a cushion on the hard chair.
((a cushion against sth.)) something that protects you against the bad effects of something His savings provided a cushion against unemployment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pillow, pad, buffer
Etymology
From Old French 'coissin', from Latin 'coxa' meaning 'hip' or 'thigh', as it's something to sit on.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cushion' as something that makes you feel 'cushy' or comfortable.