bolster

noun
UK: /ˈbəʊl.stər/
US: /ˈboʊl.stɚ/

  1. A long, firm pillow or cushion.

    1. She used a bolster to support her back. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sofa had several bolsters arranged for extra comfort and support. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cushion strengthen prop up reinforce support
bolster verb

  1. To support or strengthen something; to give a boost to.

    1. Good news will bolster spirits. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new evidence helped to bolster their argument in court. [ ] [ ]

  2. To support or prop up with a bolster or similar object.

    1. I bolster my injured knee with pillows. [ ] [ ]
    2. He used rolled towels to bolster his back while sitting up in bed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bolster" is /ˈbəʊl.stər/ in British English and /ˈboʊl.stɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bolster": cushion, strengthen, prop up, reinforce, support.

Example usage of "bolster": "She used a bolster to support her back.". More examples on the page.