pillow
A pillow is a soft, rectangular object used to support the head while sleeping or resting. It usually consists of a fabric bag filled with soft materials like feathers, foam, or synthetic fibers.
Beispiele
3 von 5I need a soft pillow because my neck hurts.
I need a soft pillow because my neck hurts.
The hotel provides extra pillows in the wardrobe for your comfort.
The hotel provides extra pillows in the wardrobe for your comfort.
Move over, you're taking up the whole pillow!
Move over, you're taking up the whole pillow!
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'pill' and 'low'. A pillow is something you put your head 'low' on to rest, like a soft 'pill' for your tiredness.
Schnelles Quiz
My bed is very comfortable because I have a very soft ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: pillow
Beispiele
I need a soft pillow because my neck hurts.
everydayI need a soft pillow because my neck hurts.
The hotel provides extra pillows in the wardrobe for your comfort.
formalThe hotel provides extra pillows in the wardrobe for your comfort.
Move over, you're taking up the whole pillow!
informalMove over, you're taking up the whole pillow!
The researchers tested various pillow materials to determine which provided the best spinal support.
academicThe researchers tested various pillow materials to determine which provided the best spinal support.
Our new product line includes ergonomic pillows designed specifically for long-haul flights.
businessOur new product line includes ergonomic pillows designed specifically for long-haul flights.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
pillow fight
pillow fight
hit the pillow
hit the pillow
pillow talk
pillow talk
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A pillow is specifically for sleeping in a bed, while a cushion is usually for decoration or comfort on a sofa or chair.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'pillow' when referring to bedding for the head. It is almost always a countable noun.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the word 'cushion' to describe what they sleep on at night; remember that 'pillow' is specifically for beds.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'pill' and 'low'. A pillow is something you put your head 'low' on to rest, like a soft 'pill' for your tiredness.
Wortherkunft
From the Old English 'pyle', which comes from the Latin word 'pulvinus' meaning a cushion or pad.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, 'pillow fights' are a common playful activity for children during sleepovers.
Schnelles Quiz
My bed is very comfortable because I have a very soft ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: pillow
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