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pillow

NounTransitive Verb
pl: pillowspast: pillowedpp: pilloweding: pillowing

This term evokes a sense of softness, comfort, and domesticity. It is primarily associated with sleep, relaxation, and the physical act of resting the head. While it refers to a specific household object, the feeling it conveys is one of safety and ease. As a verb, the word shifts from a concrete object to an action of providing support. It often carries a nurturing or protective connotation, particularly when describing the act of cushioning a child or a loved one.

Meanings

Noun

A rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, used to support the head when lying down.

"She propped herself up on a silk pillow."

Noun

A soft cushion used for comfort or support on a chair, sofa, or floor.

"The living room was filled with oversized floor pillows."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To support or cushion something with a soft material.

"He pillowed his head on his arm."

Transitive Verb
[~ someone]

To provide someone with a soft place to rest or to comfort them.

"The mother pillowed her child's head during the nap."

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