Definition of shibboleth for English Language Learners. : 1  an old idea, opinion, or saying that is commonly believed and repeated but that may be seen as old-fashioned or untrue. : 2  a word or way of speaking or behaving which shows that a person belongs to a particular group.
An open space in a wood or forest. âa forest gladeâ. âglades of birchâ. âOur track took us first over smooth grassy flats, then through glades of beech forest so typical of this country.â. âOthers awaited Richard II on the battlements of Chester Castle, or in a glade of Sandiway Forest.â.
Dictionary entry overview: What does cushion mean? â¢ CUSHION (noun) The noun CUSHION has 2 senses: 1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses 2. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. Familiarity information: CUSHION used as a noun is rare. â¢ CUSHION (verb) The verb CUSHION has 1 sense: 1. protect from impact Familiarity information: CUSHION used as a verb is very rare.