Added 9 October 2026 cushioning /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ noun Categories: ThingsRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cushioning at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort. Related Words: paddingabsorberabsorbingalleviatingallowanceamortisationamortizationbufferdampeningdamperdampingdepreciation Back to today's word