Pillow

Word PILLOW
Character 6
Hyphenation pil low
Pronunciations /ˈpɪləʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Pillow"

What do we mean by pillow?

A cloth case stuffed with something soft, such as down, feathers, or foam rubber, used to cushion the head, especially during sleep. noun

A decorative cushion. noun

The pad on which bobbin lace is made. noun

To rest (one's head) on or as if on a pillow. intransitive verb

To serve as a pillow for. intransitive verb

To rest on or as if on a pillow. intransitive verb

To assume the shape of a pillow. intransitive verb

A head-rest used by a person reclining; specifically, a soft elastic cushion filled with down, feathers, curled hair, or other yielding material, used to support the head during repose. noun

A block or support resembling such a cushion in form or use. noun

A kind of plain fustian. noun

To rest or place on or as on a pillow for support.

To rest the head on or as on a pillow.

To rest or lay upon, or as upon, a pillow; to support. transitive verb

Anything used to support the head of a person when reposing; especially, a sack or case filled with feathers, down, hair, or other soft material. noun

A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block. noun

A block under the inner end of a bowsprit. noun

A kind of plain, coarse fustian. noun

A cushion used in making hand-wrought lace. noun

A pillowcase; pillow slip. noun

A block, or standard, for supporting a journal, as of a shaft. It is usually bolted to the frame or foundation of a machine, and is often furnished with journal boxes, and a movable cover, or cap, for tightening the bearings by means of bolts; -- called also pillar block, or plumber block. noun

A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

A pillow lava.

A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block.

A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.

The socket of a pivot.

A kind of plain, coarse fustian.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Pillow

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The word "pillow" in example sentences

I've never heard the term pillow slip before, but I like the way it sounds -- like lingerie for the bed. ❋ Gumbo Lily (2007)

The term pillow comes from the observation that these stacked protrusions are sack - or pillow-shaped in cross section. ❋ Unknown (2010)

From: Has the iPhone killed the girl phone? we're customising the inside not the outside thats pretty damn awesome ... and arent we supposed to used the term pillow in the uk? haha ... ❋ Anna Leach (2010)

I have tried a number of eco-friendly pillows over the last couple years and the Essentia pillow is the closest to ideal I've used. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The size and weight of the pillow is another plus in my book. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"That's just what we call pillow talk, baby..." starscream9289 ❋ Unknown (2009)

I ordered the product from them and later learned the pillow is actually drop shipped by Bean Products and does not come from Greenfeet. ❋ Unknown (2007)

On one side of the pillow is your pet's fur and the other side of the pillow is your choice of fabric. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Doctor, my pillow is always disappearing on me, and I keep waking up to a full stomach … ❋ Unknown (2004)

"Oh that's just what we call pillow talk, baby ..." ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Oh that's just what we call pillow talk, baby, that's all." ❋ Corkeryd (2009)

Under ordinary circumstances I should have been afraid that such a supper would cause me to be more eager for change and movement during the ensuing six hours than for sleep; but I felt that to-night it would take a dozen half-baked firebricks to keep me awake five seconds after I had got my head on the pillow -- or what they call a pillow in Germany; and so, without hesitation, I made a very satisfactory meal. ❋ Unknown (1893)

Each 14″ x 11″ pillow is customized to your specifications, including message address and post office cancel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Flickr user scrumptiousdelight created this Sarlaac monster in pillow form for Stitch Wars, a Star Wars crafting show. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This cozy pillow is made with the softest fleece and filled with the fluffiest polyester filling to make it perfectly squeezable yet firm. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A euro pillow is a large pillow that is usually 26 inches by 26 inches square. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hitting that pillow is without a doubt the highlight of my day. ❋ Roger Langridge (2010)

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