Cushion | Mean of cushion in English Dictionary

/ˈkʊʃən/

• Noun
• a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage
1. a seat/sofa cushion
2. There is a cushion under the rug to protect the floor.
3. a cushion of air [=a layer of air that provides support or protection to something]
• any one of the rubber parts that the ball bounces off along the inner edges of a billiard table
• something (such as an extra amount of money) that you can use to reduce the bad effect of something (such as an unexpected problem or expense)
1. We didn't have a financial cushion when my husband lost his job.
2. We use our savings as a cushion against major expenses.

• a lead in a game or competition that is large enough to allow the leader to feel confident about winning
1. The team enjoyed a 6–0 cushion in the last inning.
• Verb
• to make (something, such as a fall or collision) less severe or painful
1. The pile of leaves helped cushion his fall.
2. The tires help cushion the ride. [=help make the ride smoother]
3. The tax cut is meant to cushion the blow/impact of soaring gas prices.
4. The helmet cushions the head against violent collisions.
5. The tax cut should cushion the economy from the effect of soaring gas prices.