What are pillows?

Pillows are soft things you put behind your head to make sleeping or sitting more comfortable.

Pillows are like cushions, but they're usually smaller and meant for heads, not backs or seats. Think of them as the friendly helpers that make your bed feel cozy. When you lie down on a pillow, it gives your head something soft to rest on, kind of like how a blanket gives you something warm to wrap around.

Pillows are made with stuff inside them, like feathers or foam. This stuff makes the pillow squishy and bouncy. When you press down on a pillow, it changes shape, just like when you sit on a soft chair and it molds around you. Some pillows are firm, some are fluffy, but they all do the same job: give your head something comfortable to rest on.

Imagine you're reading a book before bed. You put a pillow behind your head so you can lean back and relax, just like how you might use a bolster when you sit cross-legged on the floor. That's what pillows do every day: help you feel safe, supported, and ready for sleep.