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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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The cases will fit regular pillows, along with all sizes of Hest’s pillows.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
Complementing those age-old features are large-format contemporary artworks, tinges of brass and gold metal, and pops of vibrant color on the pillows and rug.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Other great gift options include cute maternity clothes and other essentials that expecting mothers need to accommodate a growing belly and, frankly, near-constant discomfort (think: pregnancy pillows).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The pillow is comfortable and supportive thanks to its memory foam padding and 360-degree design.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The cases will fit regular pillows, along with all sizes of Hest’s pillows.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
Complementing those age-old features are large-format contemporary artworks, tinges of brass and gold metal, and pops of vibrant color on the pillows and rug.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Other great gift options include cute maternity clothes and other essentials that expecting mothers need to accommodate a growing belly and, frankly, near-constant discomfort (think: pregnancy pillows).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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