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pillow

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/ˈpɪloʊ/ · pil-low

A rectangular piece of soft material used to support the head while sleeping or resting.

Meanings

nounformal

A rectangular piece of soft material used to support the head while sleeping or resting.

ایک مستطیل شکل کا نرم مواد جو سر کو سوتے یا آرام کرتے وقت سہارا دینے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

تکیہ

takya

Synonyms

cushionbolsterrestتکیہسرہانہکشن

Antonyms

hard surfacefloorسخت سطحزمین

Common Collocations

  • sleeping pillow
  • decorative pillow
  • pillow fight

Example Sentences

I like to sleep with a soft pillow.

مجھے نرم تکیے کے ساتھ سونا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe naram takye ke sath sona pasand hai.

She bought a new decorative pillow for her couch.

اس نے اپنے صوفے کے لئے ایک نیا سجانے والا تکیہ خریدا۔

Us ne apne sofa ke liye ek naya sajane wala takya khareeda.

Can you pass me that pillow?

کیا آپ مجھے وہ تکیہ دے سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap mujhe woh takya de sakte hain?

Easily Confused With

cushion:A cushion is generally larger and not specifically designed for sleeping.

Word Family

pillowcase
nounتکیہ کا غلاف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a pillow as your head's soft friend.

Imagine a fluffy cloud that supports your head.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پیلے تکیے پر سوجھتے نہیں ہیں

Peelay takye par soojhte nahin hain

On a yellow pillow, one does not think of dreaming.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "pyle" — a cushion or pillow

First known use: 14th century

The word 'pillow' has its roots in Old English 'pyle' which evolved into the modern term used today. The concept of a pillow dates back to ancient civilizations.