cush·ion·ing
ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ 
: protection against force or shock provided by a cushion
Wearers will be able to pump air into the shoe's sole for extra cushioning.—
Joseph Pereira
Joseph PereiraLigaments keep the vertebrae in place during movement, and fibrous disks with jellylike centers provide cushioning between them.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyAs part of NASA's "better, faster, cheaper" philosophy, the most recent missions to Mars largely relied on airbag cushioning for a soft landing.—Beth Daley
Beth DaleyEngineered flooring goes down over a thin foam sheet, which provides cushioning and sound-dampening.—Joseph Truini
Joseph Truini
: providing protection against force or shock : providing or serving as a cushion
Investigators are testing new kinds of cushioning material.—Think
ThinkThe ads will promote two key cushioning technologies …—Jeff Jensen
Jeff JensenNormal wear and tear also erodes the cushioning cartilage in our knees and hips, which decreases height a bit.—Bob Guldin
Bob GuldinBut when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability …—University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter
University Of California, Berkeley Wellness LetterThe mission also demonstrated a low-cost means of landing on Mars using cushioning airbags …—Astronomy
AstronomyExamples of cushioning in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMerrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
Air vents keep your feet cool while the plush cushioning feels like walking on clouds.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 31 May 2024
On sale, Columbia’s Newton Ridge Plus Boots are equipped with lightweight, supportive cushioning for the longest of outings without weighing you down.
—Jessica Murtaugh, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The broad criss-cross straps hold the foot securely, the footbeds have substantial cushioning, and the chunky soles offer a bit of a lift.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
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Noun
The bendable and breathable build of these sandals move with your feet without ever feeling too rigid, while 1.25 inches of cushioning ensures that no rocks or debris cause pain or irritation during your ascent or descent.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
Air vents keep your feet cool while the plush cushioning feels like walking on clouds.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 31 May 2024
On sale, Columbia’s Newton Ridge Plus Boots are equipped with lightweight, supportive cushioning for the longest of outings without weighing you down.
—Jessica Murtaugh, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The broad criss-cross straps hold the foot securely, the footbeds have substantial cushioning, and the chunky soles offer a bit of a lift.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cushioning
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“Cushioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushioning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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