Pillow

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪloʊ/

Definitions of pillow

noun a cushion or pad that is used to support the head while sleeping

Example Sentences

A1 I sleep with a pillow under my head.

A2 She likes to hug her pillow when she sleeps.

B1 I bought a new pillow for my bed because the old one was too flat.

B2 The hotel provided a selection of pillows for guests to choose from.

C1 The designer pillows in the living room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

C2 She fluffed up the pillow before laying her head down for the night.

Examples of pillow in a Sentence

formal She placed the pillow under her head before going to sleep.

informal I always hug my pillow when I go to bed.

slang I love snuggling up with my fluffy pillow at night.

figurative His words were like a soft pillow after a long day of stress.

Grammatical Forms of pillow

• past tense: pillowed
• plural: pillows
• comparative: more pillow
• superlative: most pillow
• present tense: pillow
• future tense: will pillow
• perfect tense: have pillowed
• continuous tense: pillowing
• singular: pillow
• positive degree: pillow
• infinitive: to pillow
• gerund: pillowing
• participle: pillowed

Origin and Evolution of pillow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pillow' originated from the Old English word 'pyle', which was derived from the Latin word 'pulvinus' meaning cushion or bolster.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pillow' has retained its basic meaning of a cushion for the head or body while also being used metaphorically in various expressions and idioms.