Definition

Noun: A seat cushion is a soft, padded object placed on a seat to make it more comfortable. It is designed to provide additional support and cushioning for a person sitting down.

Usage

A seat cushion is used to improve the comfort of a chair, bench, car seat, or other seating surface. It is a separate, removable item that can be added to an existing seat.

Examples

• The wooden bench was hard, so she brought a seat cushion to sit on.
• He placed a seat cushion in his office chair to relieve back pain.
• The car's seat cushion was worn out and needed to be replaced.

Advanced Usage

• Ergonomic/Orthopedic Seat Cushion: A cushion specifically designed to promote proper posture and reduce pressure points, often used for medical or therapeutic purposes.
  • After his surgery, he used an orthopedic seat cushion at work.

Variants and Related Words

• Cushion (n): A more general term for a soft bag of material used to sit, lie, or lean on for comfort. A seat cushion is a specific type of cushion.
• Chair Pad (n): A very similar item, often used interchangeably with seat cushion for chairs.

Synonyms

• Chair cushion
• Sitting pad

Notes

The term seat cushion specifically refers to the cushion for the part of the seat you sit on. It is distinct from a back cushion or an armrest pad.

Noun

1. a cushion that makes a seat more comfortable