cushion
//ˈkʊʃ.ən//
Noun
cushionSingular
cushionsPlural
1
A soft bag filled with feathers, foam, or other material, used for sitting on, leaning against, or kneeling on.
She placed a soft cushion on the chair.
2
Something that provides protection or reduces the impact of something unpleasant.
Having savings acts as a cushion against unexpected expenses.
Verb
cushionInfinitive
cushionPresent tense
cushionedPast tense
cushionedPast participle
cushioningPresent participle
cushionsThird-person singular
1
To soften the effect or impact of something.
The thick carpet cushioned the fall.
2
To protect from harm or difficulty.
His savings cushioned him from the financial crisis.