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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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
The tufted detailing and rich velvet fabric make the ottoman look so much more expensive than its price tag, while the interior offers enough space for throw blankets, extra pillows, and other belongings.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After all, your head rests on your pillow every night, which means your pillowcase is more prone to dirt and oils than the rest of your bedding.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Cover the gaps at the bottom of your door with towels, pillows, or rags.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Ahead of your next trip, ditch that uncomfortable travel pillow, frustrating toiletry bottles, and clunky duffle bag and opt for some of my essentials that actually work instead.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
The tufted detailing and rich velvet fabric make the ottoman look so much more expensive than its price tag, while the interior offers enough space for throw blankets, extra pillows, and other belongings.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After all, your head rests on your pillow every night, which means your pillowcase is more prone to dirt and oils than the rest of your bedding.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Cover the gaps at the bottom of your door with towels, pillows, or rags.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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