CUSHION
/ˈkʊʃən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CUSHION
A 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.
Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
A 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.
To furnish with cushions.
"to cushion a sofa"
To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.
To absorb or deaden the impact of.
"to cushion a blow"
Examples of CUSHION in a Sentence
- "to cushion a sofa"
- "to cushion a blow"
Word Details
Is CUSHION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CUSHION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CUSHION earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for CUSHION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | s | h | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CUSHION
100 words from the letters in CUSHION
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How to Use CUSHION in Word Games
CUSHION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CUSHION uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CUSHION to find 100 additional valid words.