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DictionarypillowSoft support
noun / verb

pillow

PIL-oh/ˈpɪləʊ/

A soft cushion used to support the head or another resting object.

The man's head sinks gently into the soft pillow as he rests.

A close side view of an older man resting with his head sinking gently into a plump pillow, making its softness and head-support function immediately visible.
Etymology
pillowLatinsmall cushion

Latin pulvinus meant a small cushion or pillow, so the head-support sense preserves the ancestor's basic meaning. The Latin word's own origin is uncertain.

In context

Bella's Comic Chronicles54:45
Su Ye grabbed a small cushion next to him and threw it directly at Song Yiran. The pillow hit her squarely
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More examples

  • He tucks a pillow behind his back for support.
  • Two pillows keep the fragile vase steady inside the box.
  • She pillows her head on her folded jacket.

Forms

pillow · pillows · pillowed · pillowing

Similar words

cushion
A broader term for soft padding, including seats and backrests.
bolster
A long, usually cylindrical pillow used for firm support.