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I put my pillow on the bed.
What does Pillow mean?
A pillow is a soft cushion for resting your head.
Dictionary definition
A soft cushion used to support your head or body while resting or sleeping.
Example sentences
Pillow in a sentence
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The soft pillow helped him sleep comfortably.
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Choosing the right pillow can make rest easier and more comfortable.
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What does pillow mean?
Pillow means A pillow is a soft cushion for resting your head..
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WordPillow.
Partnoun.
MeaningPillow means A pillow is a soft cushion for resting your head.
ExampleExample: I put my pillow on the bed.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pil · oh
- Strongest beat
- pil
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pil.
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Word family
Pillow word family
Base word
pillow
noun
pillows
More than one pillow.
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Hint for students
A pillow is a soft cushion for your head or body, often used while sleeping.
Common mix-up
Pillow is not the same as blanket. A pillow supports your head; a blanket covers your body.
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Write one sentence that shows pillow without using the word pillow. Model sentence: The soft cushion under my head helped me fall asleep. Clue words: soft cushion, under my head, fall asleep Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a soft support for sleeping or resting?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I rested my head on the soft pillow." Why does pillow fit better than plate?
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