pillow

/ˈpɪl.əʊ/noun
Early Childhood
1

A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

2

Any similar head support used for sleep, such as a neck pillow or a hard porcelain pillow. Example: She slept with her head on the pillow.

3

A pillow lava.

4

A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block.

5

A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.

6

The socket of a pivot.

7

A kind of plain, coarse fustian.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing