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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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel had a similar reaction, calling out Fox and Friends for focusing on the pillow Biden was sitting on rather than the speech itself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
The pillow is sodden with Thelma and Louise’s slobber, but that’s none of your business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Hair stylists and a dermatologist spoke to Newsweek about the downsides of hitting the pillow with soaked locks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The kids-sized swivel chair has stain-resistant boucle fabric upholstery (which is especially child-friendly) and includes two plush accent pillows with it.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel had a similar reaction, calling out Fox and Friends for focusing on the pillow Biden was sitting on rather than the speech itself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
The pillow is sodden with Thelma and Louise’s slobber, but that’s none of your business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Hair stylists and a dermatologist spoke to Newsweek about the downsides of hitting the pillow with soaked locks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow. Accessed 23 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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