pillow /ˈpɪl.əʊ/ aep /-oʊ/ noun [C]
A2 a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in bed:
» Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?Thesaurus+: ↑Bed linen and coversB1 US FOR cushion (= bag of soft material for sitting or leaning on)
Thesaurus+: ↑Cushions and furniture coverings• • •
Extra Examples:» I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.» She used to hide her diary under her pillow.» a soft pillow» A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.» a lumpy pillow