pillow

noun
UK: /ˈpɪləʊ/
US: /ˈpɪloʊ/

  1. A soft object used to support your head when you are sleeping.

    1. I need a pillow to sleep well. [ ] [ ]
    2. She plumped the pillow before resting her head, ensuring a comfortable position for the night. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something similar in shape or use to a pillow, providing support or cushioning.

    1. The seat has a soft pillow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cushion served as a pillow for the dog during his afternoon nap in the sun. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cushion bolster
pillow verb

  1. To rest (something) on or as if on a pillow.

    1. He pillowed his head. [ ] [ ]
    2. She pillowed her weary head against the soft cushion after a long journey. [ ] [ ]

  2. To serve as a pillow for something.

    1. Clouds pillowed the moon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Soft moss pillowed the forest floor, creating a comfortable bed for small creatures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pillow" in English means: A soft object used to support your head when you are sleeping., Something similar in shape or use to a pillow, providing support or cushioning..

The phonetic transcription of "pillow" is /ˈpɪləʊ/ in British English and /ˈpɪloʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pillow": cushion, bolster.

Example usage of "pillow": "I need a pillow to sleep well.". More examples on the page.