pillow
noun
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.
pillows
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pluralof pillow.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pillow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
pillownouna 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.
Example Sentences
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"I don't see an end to this," says Milan as he folds up the sheet and the pillows before heading to his job at a warehouse.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then I added the rigatoni and enough pasta water to turn the vegetables velvety, finishing each bowl with the crisp crumbs, little pillows of chèvre and torn basil.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Reusable ice packs, freezer blocks or cooling pillows may help some people feel more comfortable.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
She often does intake for her store at her kitchen table, surrounded by needlepoint pillows made by her Great-Uncle Elliott, who was also an entrepreneur.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The bed was all puffy, and there were several big pillows at the top.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
