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
pillowed; pillowing; pillows
: to lay or rest one's head on or as if on a pillow
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
And, of course, a Pierce & Ward collection wouldn’t be complete without an assortment of pattern-rich pillows, reminiscent to the ones sold in their Los Feliz storefront—ensuring a little something for everyone.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
The same goes for pillows, with the exception of memory foam styles, which should be spot-cleaned instead.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Luckily, Amazon is overflowing with bedding deals, from cooling pillows to ice-cold comforters, that ensure comfortable sleep even during hot summer nights.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
And, of course, a Pierce & Ward collection wouldn’t be complete without an assortment of pattern-rich pillows, reminiscent to the ones sold in their Los Feliz storefront—ensuring a little something for everyone.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
The same goes for pillows, with the exception of memory foam styles, which should be spot-cleaned instead.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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pillow
1 of 2 noun
pil·low
ˈpil-ō 
: a bag filled with soft or springy material used as a cushion usually for the head of a person lying down
pillow
2 of 2 verb1
: to place on or as if on a pillow
2
: to serve as a pillow for
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