Tag: squishy

Welcome to our list of things that are soft!

In our list we’ve included animals, food, objects – as many categories of things we could think of as possible! We hope we’ve covered what you’re after in our list of things that are soft.

Here’s a visual list of things that are soft:

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Hopefully that visual list of soft things was useful! Here’s a longer and more descriptive list of things that are soft:

• Marshmallows: A soft, squidgy confectionery commonly eaten with hot sweet drinks.
• Bananas: A long yellow fruit that is actually a berry.
• Dough: The mixture of flour and water that will become bread after baking.
• Donut: Leavened dough that is deep fried. Has a hole in the middle for even cooking.
• Fresh Bread: Bread is a baked good made from flour and water. When it’s freshly baked, it’s very soft.
• Croissant: A French, many-layered pastry with a crescent shape.
• Mashed Potato: A dish made of mashed potatoes, sometimes with butter and cream or milk stirred through.
• Tofu: Also known as bean curd. A food made from the pressed curds of soy milk.
• Porridge: A breakfast cereal made with heated oats with milk.
• Pumpkin Soup: A thick, creamy soup sometimes flavoured with herbs and spices.
• Whipped Cream: A heavy cream that is whisked until it becomes light and fluffy.
• Sour Cream: Cream that is fermented with lactic acid bacteria.
• Melted Cheese: When cheese is melted, it becomes very soft and elastic.
• Yoghurt: A snack food made with fermented milk.
• Chia Pudding: A soft pudding made with chia seeds soaked in milk. Flavoured with things like nuts, fruits, cocoa powder and maple syrup.
• Mushroom: Also known as a toadstool. A type of edible fungus.
• Canned Fruit: Fruits that are soaked in syrup and canned.
• Cheesecake: A soft cake made on a layer of biscuit.
• Cream Pie: A pie filled with either a rich pudding or custard.
• Ice Cream: A sweet frozen dessert made from milk or cream and sweetener.
• Custard: A mildly sweet food that is based on milk. Can be eaten alone or as a topping for cakes and pastries.
• Jelly: A wobbly, squishy snack food that comes in bright colours and sweet flavours.
• Mousse: A soft aerated dessert or snack food with a creamy, airy texture.
• Icing: Sweet topping used to decorate the outside of cakes, cookies and pastries.
• Pudding:  A sweet dessert made with milk.
• Creme Brulee: Also known as Trinity cream, burnt cream or burned cream. A dessert with a custard base and a topping of burnt caramelised sugar.
• Flan: Also known as caramel custard or creme caramel. A custard-based dessert served with caramel sauce.
• Mango: A tropical fruit with a sweet, fragrant smell and a tangy taste.
• Snow: Only freshly fallen snow is soft – once it’s been compacted, it can turn icy and hard.
• Play Dough: A non-toxic, child-safe dough used for modelling and arts and crafts.
• Clay: A malleable material used for sculpting.
• Pastels: Soft, chalky sticks made of weakly bound pigment.
• Mochi: A squishy snack food made of glutinous rice. Usually has a sweet filling inside.
• Leggings: Thin, soft pants that are designed to move with the body and be extra comfortable.
• Packing Peanuts: Also called foam peanuts, foam popcorn and packing noodles. A cushioning material used to keep packages safe while in transit.
• Gesso: A mixture used to prepare surfaces for painting. It’s soft and squishy until it dries down to a hard surface.
• Kneadable Eraser: Also known as a putty rubber. A very soft eraser that is for smudging and lifting colour rather than fully erasing.
• Chalk: A soft rock that is used to draw on surfaces.
• Bamboo Paper: A thick, soft paper that is great for ink and watercolour work.
• Paint: A squishy mixture of binder, pigment and filler. Used for making art.
• Oil Crayon: A soft stick of pigment, oil and binder. Used for making highly blendable drawings.
• Charcoal: A soft stick of charcoal used for drawing. Comes in different colours and can be mixed with clay for a smoother drawing experience.
• Avocado: A soft green fruit that is notorious for their small window of ripeness.  
• Mashed Carrot: A meal made from carrots that are boiled, mashed, then mixed with herbs and spices.  
• Peas:  A fruit with edible seeds that can be eaten alone, mashed or blended into soups.
• Beans: Edible seeds with a soft, powdery texture when cooked.
• Cream Cheese: A soft and spreadable cheese made from milk and cream.
• Noodles: A malleable food made from dough that is rolled out, cut and stretched into long strings.
• Rice: A wild grain that is a staple food in many countries. It’s soft and fluffy when freshly cooked.
• Cooked Pasta: A food made with dough that is then boiled or baked before eating.
• Dorayaki: A Japanese treat made with two small pancakes sandwiched around a layer of red bean paste.
• Ang Ku Kueh: A squishy cake shaped like a turtle filled with a sweet paste.
• Congee: A gruel made of rice and water. Can be flavoured with herbs, spices and vegetables.
• Pancakes: A soft, round griddle cake.
• Waffles: Batter that is cooked between two patterned plates.
• Cake: A soft, moist food made mostly from flour and sugar.
• Crepe: A type of thin French pancake.
• Sago: Small, squishy balls made from sago starch.
• Soft Tortilla: A thin, circular flatbread commonly used as a wrap.
• Roasted Tomato: When tomatoes are roasted, they become very soft.
• Margarine: A lightly salted spread made from plant-based oils and fats.
• Mayonnaise: A thick, creamy sauce commonly eaten with sandwiches and salads.
• Peanut Butter: A thick spread made with ground up peanuts and sometimes salt or sugar.
• Fudge: A sugary confection made with sugar, milk and butter. It is chopped into bars and has a soft, chewy texture.
• Brownie: A type of dense cake made
• Sponge Cake: A cake that is lighter and airier than the average cake.
• Sponge: A cleaning tool made from porous material.
• Cooked Lentils: When cooked, lentils have a soft and sometimes powdery consistency, similar to beans.
• Guacamole: A dip made from mashed avocadoes, garlic, herbs, spices and lemon juice.
• Polenta: Boiled cornmeal that can be served as a type of porridge or can be pressed into a loaf that is then grilled, baked or fried.
• Hummus: A dip made from blended chickpeas, garlic, tahini and salt.
• Sorbet: A frozen dessert that is similar to ice cream, but has no milk or cream in it.
• Boiled Seaweed: When seaweed is boiled for soup, it becomes extremely soft.
• Gummy Bears: A squishy candy that comes in many different colours.
• Fur: The covering of hair on many mammals.
• Cotton Candy: A soft confectionery made from spun sugar.
• Worm: Animals that have no eyes or limbs. They have a long, soft, tube-liked body.
• Caterpillar: The larval stage of butterflies. They have long, soft bodies that come in many patterns and colours.
• Jellyfish: Also known as sea jellies. Soft, squishy invertebrates that float through the sea and have tentacles.
• Pillow: There are many types of pillows in varying degrees of softness and density to help us sleep.
• Cushion: Similar to a pillow, but generally smaller, denser and more decorative.
• Blanket: A soft, insulating material used to keep us warm.
• Mattress: Mattresses that are a good balance of soft and firm are important for back health while resting.
• Couch: Also known as a futon, settee, or sofa. A cushy piece of furniture used to seat multiple people at once.
• Tummy: Since our stomachs don’t have any bones near the surface, they are soft to touch.
• Cheeks: The hollows of our cheeks (below the cheekbone) are soft.
• Squid: Soft-bodied marine animals with two tenacles. Known for their ability to spray ink as a defensive mechanism.
• Octopus: Soft-bodied marine animals with eight tentacles. Are intelligent and know how to use tools.
• Soft Toy: A soft object used for comfort, company and stress relief.
• Stress Ball: A squishy ball used for stress management and wrist exercises.
• Wrist Rest: A soft, raised bar used to cushion our wrist on when we type or use a computer mouse.
• Cat: Many cats have soft, fluffy fur.
• Puppy: While some dogs have coarse fur that isn’t very soft or smooth, puppies tend to be much sufter.
• Rabbit: Small mammals known for their jumping ability.
• Guinea Pig: Small mammals with very round bodies.
• Chinchilla: Rodents that are a little larger than squirrels. Known for their dense fur and round bodies.
• Hamster: Small rodents with very soft fur and large cheek pouches.
• Baby Chick: Before chickens grow into feathered adults, they have a downy covering.
• Tissue: Since tissues are used to wipe our faces, they’re very soft to prevent scratching and irritation.
• Toilet Paper: Very soft rolls of tissue that come in different strengths, thicknesses and patterns.
• Snail: A soft-bodied gastropod with a shell.
• Slug: A mollusc without a shell.
• Starfish: Star-shaped marine animals that have malleable bodies.
• Pom Pom: A decorative tuft of fibre.
• Flower Petals: The modified leaves on a plant. They are much softer and smoother than normal leaves.
• Towel: A material designed for efficiently soaking up water.
• Scarf: A soft covering for keeping our necks warm.
• Beanie: A soft knitted hat that stretches over our head, usually with a pom pom on top.
• Putty: A highly malleable material that can be used as a toy, or in construction and repair as a sealant.
• Squirrel Tail: Squirrel tails are extremely fluffy compared to the rest of their body fur.
• Alpaca: A mammal with a thick woolly coat.
• Llama: Looks very similar to an alpaca.
• Mouse: A small rodent with comparatively large ears and whiskers.
• Rat: A small, intelligent rodent that can be trained.
• Turkish Delight: A squishy confectionery made with rosewater.
• Dandelion: A flowering plant that grows fluffy seeds.
• Lamb’s Ear: Also known as woolly hedgenettle. A plant in the mint family that has velvety leaves that feel like a soft lamb’s ear.
• Chenille: A very soft yarn that is named after a caterpillar.
• Cotton Ball: A ball of cotton that is generally used for cosmetic purposes.
• Socks: Warm coverings for our feet.
• Fuzzy Slippers: Soft slippers used to warm our feet.
• Hair: Freshly washed hair can feel very soft and light.
• Cardigan: A comfortable buttoned jacket, usually made of a knitted material.
• Sweater: Similar to a jumper, but a bit thinner.
• Pajamas: Since we wear our pyjamas while we sleep, we make sure they’re very soft and comfortable.
• Stockings: Extremely thin coverings for our legs. Can give a bit of warmth if they’re thick enough, but still won’t be as warm as pants.
• Wool: A fibre taken most commonly from sheep.
• Terrycloth: A fabric with many loops of thread.
• Chiffon: A soft, light fabric that is transparent.
• Velvet: A soft, tufted fabric that is very dense and even.
• Feather: The fluffy growths on birds that help them fly.
• Yarn: A long, unbroken thread of fibre used for knitting, crochet and weaving.
• Beanbag: Light, malleable furniture known for cheapness and comfort.
• Bathrobe: A towel in the shape of a long jacket.
• Eye Mask: A thick or dark mask worn over the eyes to block out light during sleep.
• Gloves: Winterwear to keep our hands warm and insulated.
• Ear Muffs: Fluffy pads that cover our ears and keep them warm in the winter.
• Foam: A dense cloud of bubbles.
• Bun: A round piece of bread that can be sweet or savoury.
• Steamed Bun: Also known as mantou. A soft bun that is steamed rather than baked.
• Dumplings: When dumplings are fried, they become crunchy, but are very soft when steamed or boiled.

We hope this list of soft things was useful and that you found what you needed!

We did our best to cover all of the varied meanings of “soft” with our visual gallery of soft things and descriptive list. But if you feel there’s something we missed, please feel free to let us know and leave a comment.

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