pillow
1 of 2noun
pil·low ˈpi-(ˌ)lō 
1
a
: a support for the head of a reclining person
especially : one consisting of a cloth bag filled with feathers, down, sponge rubber, or plastic fiber
b
: something resembling a pillow especially in form
2
: a cushion or pad tightly stuffed and used as a support for the design and tools in making lace with a bobbin
pillowy
ˈpi-lə-wē
adjective pillow
2 of 2verb
pillowed; pillowing; pillows
transitive verb
1
: to rest or lay on or as if on a pillow
2
: to serve as a pillow for
intransitive verb
: to lay or rest one's head on or as if on a pillow
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Some want to help by holding a tool or putting a pillowcase on their new pillow. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Another stripper would only sleep in the house’s narrow hallway, with a gun as her pillow. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 This would ensure there is always a bed and pillow waiting for every child in the county’s care, even if other providers deny them. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 The fluffy filling is encased with a silky smooth cotton pillow cover. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 From left: The entrance to the Ralph Lauren suite at the U.S. Open, a model wearing the official outfit for the tournament, and a close-up of an embroidered tennis logo pillow. Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 1 Sep. 2022 Featuring a delicate geometric print, this lightweight bedding set comes with a quilt and two pillow shams that will create texture in any bedroom. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Vaya Take $300 off any mattress and get a free pillow with code VAYA300. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Its adjustable Marlow pillow doesn't require you to be adding or removing (and storing) separate interior layers. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Some want to help by holding a tool or putting a pillowcase on their new pillow. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Another stripper would only sleep in the house’s narrow hallway, with a gun as her pillow. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 This would ensure there is always a bed and pillow waiting for every child in the county’s care, even if other providers deny them. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 The fluffy filling is encased with a silky smooth cotton pillow cover. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 From left: The entrance to the Ralph Lauren suite at the U.S. Open, a model wearing the official outfit for the tournament, and a close-up of an embroidered tennis logo pillow. Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 1 Sep. 2022 Featuring a delicate geometric print, this lightweight bedding set comes with a quilt and two pillow shams that will create texture in any bedroom. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Vaya Take $300 off any mattress and get a free pillow with code VAYA300. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English pilwe, from Old English pyle (akin to Old High German pfuliwi), from Latin pulvinus
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1629, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing pillow
Kids Definition
pillow
noun
pil·low ˈpi-lō
: a bag filled with soft or springy material used as a cushion usually for the head of a person lying down