pillow
pillows; pillowed; pillowing
A pillow is something you rest your head on while you sleep. Or, during a slumber party, a pillow could be used as a weapon.
While in some cultures people have used hard pillows made of stone or wood, it's most common today to sleep with your head on a pillow stuffed with feathers or foam. Many people also have pillows on their chairs and sofas, either as decoration or to make them more comfortable. During a "pillow fight," playful combatants hit each other with soft pillows.
Definitions of pillow
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a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
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types:
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bed pillow
a soft pillow for use on a bed
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bolster, long pillow
a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
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type of:
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cushion
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
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bed pillow
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rest on or as if on a pillow
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