pillow talk

noun

: intimate conversation between lovers in bed

Examples of pillow talk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Extramarital affairs, my parents explained, could expose politicians to blackmail, undue influence, and the temptation to give up vital state secrets over pillow talk. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026

All of this pillow talk smooths Kate’s path to selling Hal on her idea of extracting the bodies from the Russian sub. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Over some pillow talk the next morning, Tiana starts oversharing about her personal life, including details about her connection with Raq and the big reveal of her birth name. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Mercury in Cancer can explain why words of affirmation are suddenly your primary love language — texts, voice notes, apologies and pillow talk matter more than usual. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pillow talk

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock