Synonyms & related words for pillow

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of pillow — including cushion, mattress, eiderdown, bedding, plush, bolster. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to pillow

Explore words related to pillow — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pillowy, pillowslip, pillowcase, duvet, comforter, bedspread, blankets, coverlet. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for pillow

Common synonyms for pillow include cushion, mattress, eiderdown, bedding, plush, bolster, mat — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does pillow come from?

The word pillow breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pillow, from Latin pulvinus (“cushion”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.