First Known Use: before 12th century
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1pillow
noun pil·low \ˈpi-(ˌ)lō\
: a bag filled with soft material that is used as a cushion usually for the head of a person who is lying down
Full Definition of PILLOW
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
— pil·lowy \ˈpi-lə-wē\ adjective
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Origin of PILLOW
Middle English pilwe, from Old English pyle (akin to Old High German pfuliwi), from Latin pulvinus
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Definition of PILLOW
transitive verb
1
: to rest or lay on or as if on a pillow
2
: to serve as a pillow for
intransitive verb
: to lay or rest one's head on or as if on a pillow
First Known Use of PILLOW
1629
Rhymes with PILLOW
PILLOW Defined for Kids
pillow
noun pil·low \ˈpi-lō\
Definition of PILLOW for Kids
: a bag filled with soft or springy material used as a cushion usually for the head of a person lying down
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