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Definition of plushie
plushie
/ˈplʌʃ.i/
plush · ie
Plural:plushies
plushie Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A toy with an outer fabric sewn from a textile and stuffed with flexible material, typically shaped like an animal or character.
Example
"She keeps a collection of colorful penguin plushies arranged neatly on her bookshelf."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 20th century from 'plush' (a rich fabric with a long, soft nap, from French 'peluche', ultimately from Latin 'pilus' meaning 'hair') combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plushie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plushie