Flush vs. Plush — What's the Difference?

Flush surfaces are perfectly level, creating a smooth line.

Plush toys are soft and cuddly.

Being flush with cash means having a lot of it.

Plush fabrics are known for their softness.

Flush mounting ensures fixtures are even with the surface.

Plush seats in cinemas enhance the viewing experience.

A flush door sits perfectly within its frame.

A plush hotel room offers opulence.

A flush complexion can indicate good health.

Plush carpets add luxury to any room.

(of a person's skin, face, etc.) become red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion

Plush (from French peluche) is a textile having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet. Its softness of feel gave rise to the adjective "plush" to describe something soft or luxurious, which was extended to describe luxury accommodation, or something rich and full.Originally the pile of plush consisted of mohair or worsted yarn, but now silk by itself or with a cotton backing is used for plush, the distinction from velvet being found in the longer and less dense pile of plush.

Cleanse (something, especially a toilet) by causing large quantities of water to pass through it

A rich fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or a combination of these, with a long, soft nap

Drive (a bird, especially a game bird, or an animal) from its cover

Richly luxurious and expensive

(of a plant) send out fresh shoots

A fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, or other material, having a thick deep pile.

Fill in (a joint) level with a surface.

Made of or covered with plush.

A reddening of the face, skin, etc., typically caused by illness or strong emotion

Luxurious.

A sudden rush of intense emotion

(UK) Very extravagant.

An act of cleansing something, especially a toilet, with a sudden flow of water

(UK) Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.

The action of driving an animal or game bird from its cover

Having a soft, fluffy exterior.

(in poker or brag) a hand of cards all of the same suit.

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

A piece of wet ground over which water flows without being confined to a definite channel.

A plush toy.

Completely level or even with another surface

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

Having plenty of something, especially money

A fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet

So as to be level or even

Characterized by extravagance and profusion;

So as to be directly centred; squarely

To turn red, as from fever, embarrassment, or strong emotion; blush.

To glow, especially with a reddish color

To flow suddenly and abundantly, as from containment; flood.

To be emptied or cleaned by a rapid flow of water, as a toilet.

To cause to redden or glow.

To excite or elate

To clean, rinse, or empty with a rapid flow of a liquid, especially water

To drive away with a rapid flow of a liquid

To remove or eliminate

To frighten (a game bird, for example) from cover.

To drive or force into the open

To dart out or fly from cover.

A flooding flow or rush, as of water.

The act of cleaning or rinsing by or as if by flushing.

A blush or glow

A reddening of the skin, as with fever, emotion, or exertion.

A brief sensation of heat over all or part of the body.

A rush of strong feeling

A state of great vigor or development.

A hand in which all the cards are of the same suit but not in numerical sequence, ranked above a straight and below a full house in poker.

A bird or flock of birds that has been frightened from cover.

So as to be even, in one plane, or aligned with a margin.

Squarely or solidly

A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.

A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.

Particularly, such a cleansing of a toilet.

(computing) The process of clearing the contents of a buffer or cache.

A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.

Any tinge of red colour like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood.

A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement, animation, etc.

(skiing) A line of poles or obstacles that a skier must weave between.

(poker) A hand consisting of all cards with the same suit.

(transitive) To cause to take flight from concealment.

(intransitive) To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.

(transitive) To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

(transitive) Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.

(intransitive) To become suffused with reddish color due to embarrassment, excitement, overheating, or other systemic disturbance, to blush.

(transitive) To cause to blush.

To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water.

(transitive) To excite, inflame.

To be cleansed by being flooded with generous quantities of water.

To clear (a buffer or cache) of its contents.

To write (the data) to primary storage, clearing it from the buffer or cache.

To flow and spread suddenly; to rush.

To show red; to shine suddenly; to glow.

(masonry) To fill in (joints); to point the level; to make them flush.

To operate a placer mine, where the continuous supply of water is insufficient, by holding back the water, and releasing it periodically in a flood.

(mining) To fill underground spaces, especially in coal mines, with material carried by water, which, after drainage, constitutes a compact mass.

To dispose or be disposed of by flushing down a toilet

Smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out.

Wealthy or well off.

(typography) nodot=1: a body of text aligned with both its left and right margins.

Full of vigour; fresh; glowing; bright.

Affluent; abounding; well furnished or suppled; hence, liberal; prodigal.

Suddenly and completely.

To flow and spread suddenly; to rush; as, blood flushes into the face.

To become suddenly suffused, as the cheeks; to turn red; to blush.

To snow red; to shine suddenly; to glow.

To start up suddenly; to take wing as a bird.

To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water; as, to flush the meadows; to flood for the purpose of cleaning; as, to flush a sewer.

To cause the blood to rush into (the face); to put to the blush, or to cause to glow with excitement.

To make suddenly or temporarily red or rosy, as if suffused with blood.

To excite; to animate; to stir.

To cause to start, as a hunter a bird.

To cause to flow; to draw water from, or pour it over or through (a pond, meadow, sewer, etc.); to cleanse by means of a rush of water.

To operate a placer mine, where the continuous supply of water is insufficient, by holding back the water, and releasing it periodically in a flood.

A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.

A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.

Any tinge of red color like that produced on the cheeks by a sudden rush of blood; as, the flush on the side of a peach; the flush on the clouds at sunset.

A sudden flood or rush of feeling; a thrill of excitement. animation, etc.; as, a flush of joy.

A flock of birds suddenly started up or flushed.

A hand of cards, all of the same suit; - especially significant in poker, where five cards of the same suit constitute a flush, which beats a straight but is beaten by a full house or four of a kind.

Full of vigor; fresh; glowing; bright.

Affluent; abounding; well furnished or suppled; hence, liberal; prodigal.

Unbroken or even in surface; on a level with the adjacent surface; forming a continuous surface; as, a flush panel; a flush joint.

Consisting of cards of one suit.

So as to be level or even.

The period of greatest prosperity or productivity

A rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

Sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)

A poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit

The swift release of a store of affective force;

A sudden rapid flow (as of water);

Sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)

Turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame;

Flow freely;

Make level or straight;

Polish and make shiny;

Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid;

Irrigate with water from a sluice;

Cause to flow or flood with or as if with water;

Of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane;

Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value;

Squarely or solidly;

In the same plane;

Flush means being perfectly level or even with another surface, or having an abundance of something.

For the comfort, warmth, and luxurious texture they add to a space, enhancing both the aesthetic and sensory experience.

Typically, no, as flush refers to the evenness of a surface, while plush describes its softness and texture.

Plush describes materials or objects that are luxuriously soft or textured, offering comfort and luxury.

Flush is used to describe seamless alignment in construction, while plush refers to materials that provide comfort and luxury in interior design.

Yes, plush items often combine functionality with luxury, providing comfort and aesthetic appeal.

A flush door is designed to sit perfectly within its frame, with a flat surface that is flush with the surrounding wall.

Plush fabrics are softer, often made from higher quality fibers or designed to mimic the feel of luxury materials, offering superior comfort and texture.

Plush materials require gentle cleaning methods to maintain their softness and appearance, often avoiding harsh chemicals.

Their softness, cuddliness, and comforting texture make them appealing and soothing companions for children.

It means having a lot of money, indicating financial abundance or wealth.

Plush furnishings can transform a room's ambiance, making it more inviting, comfortable, and visually appealing.

While often associated with abundance or good health, being flush in certain contexts (like a flush complexion due to fever) may not always be positive.

Flush mounting is suitable for many types of fixtures but depends on the design and installation requirements.

It can lead to increased spending on luxury or non-essential items due to the perceived abundance of financial resources.