pillow

Meanings

• noun

  A soft cushion for supporting the head, shoulders, or other parts of the body.

  - "He placed his head on the pillow and closed his eyes."
  - "She slept soundly on the pillow."
  - "The baby needed a larger pillow for proper head support."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪləʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpɛloʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pillow
dove , glove , love

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Variants

List of all variants of pillow that leads to same result
pillow , pillows , pillowy , pillowed , pillowing , pillow block , pillow blocks , pillow lace , pillow laces , pillow slip , pillow slips , pillow talk , pillow talks , pillow fight , throw pillow , throw pillows

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Etymology

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Old English 'pilowe', from 'pilwan', meaning 'feather, down'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest pillow measures 11 feet long and 10 feet wide.

2. In ancient Egypt, pillows were made from Nile reeds and filled with straw or sand.

3. The first pillows were likely made from animal skins or feathers.

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Related Concepts

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1. bedding: A collection of items used to make a bed, including a mattress, sheets, pillows, and blankets.

2. pillowcase: A protective covering for a pillow, often decorated or made of colorful fabric.

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Culture

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In various cultures, pillows have been used for different purposes, such as supporting the head during meditation, symbolizing wealth and status, or even serving as a prop in art and literature.

How to Memorize "pillow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, fluffy pillow that you can rest your head on. Visualize its texture and color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pillow' with the feeling of comfort and relaxation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase using the word 'pillow', such as 'Peter Ignores Lovely Ladies' (Pillow = P, Ignores = I, Lovely = L, Ladies = L)

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