pillow

¹pil·low

noun \ˈpi-(ˌ)lō\

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

Origin of PILLOW

Middle English pilwe, from Old English pyle (akin to Old High German pfuliwi), from Latin pulvinus

First Known Use: before 12th century

²pillow

verb

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

billow