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- [pil-oh]
- /ˈpɪl oʊ/
- /ˈpɪl.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pil-oh]
- /ˈpɪl oʊ/
Definitions of pillow word
- noun pillow a bag or case made of cloth that is filled with feathers, down, or other soft material, and is used to cushion the head during sleep or rest. 1
- noun pillow anything used to cushion the head; headrest: a pillow of moss. 1
- noun pillow Also called lace pillow. a hard cushion or pad that supports the pattern and threads in the making of bobbin lace. 1
- noun pillow a supporting piece or part, as the block on which the inner end of a bowsprit rests. 1
- verb with object pillow to rest on or as on a pillow. 1
- verb with object pillow to support with pillows. 1
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Origin of pillow
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English pilwe, Old English pylu < Latin pulvīnus cushion (whence also German Pfühl)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pillow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pillow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pillow usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pillow
noun pillow
- bedclothes — Bedclothes are the sheets and covers which you put over yourself when you get into bed.
- bedding — Bedding is sheets, blankets, and covers that are used on beds.
- beanbag — A beanbag is a large round cushion filled with tiny pieces of plastic or rubber. It takes the shape of your body when you sit on it.
- eiderdown — Small, soft feathers from the breast of the female eider duck.
- headrest — a rest or support of any kind for the head.
Top questions with pillow
- who sings pillow talk?
- how to wash a pillow?
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- how to make a pillow?
- what is pillow talk?
- how to hump a pillow?
- what does pillow talk mean?
- what is a pillow princess?
- how to sew a pillow?
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