What does "pillow" mean?

"Pillow" means: A soft cushion you rest your head on in bed. Example: "She put her head on the pillow."

How do you say pillow in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, pillow is כרית. In Spanish, it is almohada.

How do you pronounce "pillow"?

Pillow is pronounced /ˈpɪloʊ/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Pillow — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

pillow

/ˈpɪloʊ/

noun

A soft cushion you rest your head on in bed

“She put her head on the pillow.”

כרית

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Pillow is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A soft cushion you rest your head on in bed" In Hebrew, pillow translates to כרית.

Example Sentences

My sister and I had an epic pillow fight last Saturday.
I hug my soft pillow tightly when I am trying to fall asleep.
The princess in the story could feel a pea underneath twenty pillows.

Did You Know? The earliest pillows were made from stone — ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians rested their heads on carved stone pillows about 9,000 years ago. They believed pillows kept bugs from crawling into their ears and mouths while they slept. Modern pillows filled with memory foam can mold to the exact shape of your head!