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bolster

bolster

1 4.1
A long firm pillow placed across a bed for support or decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈboʊlstər/
: cojín cilíndrico
  • I sat up beneath the bedclothes—two goosedown bolsters and three feather-stuffed quilts, with a thick sheepskin covering over all.

I've got the seat bolster in the in the most comfortable position and it still feels pretty huggy.

Examples

  • On top, her sock monkey lay with its face pressed against a satin bolster.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • So are the matching little bolster cushions.

  • Evon had collapsed on Hilary's bed with her head against a bolster.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • "Go, go, don't wander around," Meera said, pushing the bolsters to the floor.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • In Camilla's room, Frederick was lying on the uncomfortable-looking sofa, propped up by an even more uncomfortable-looking bolster, and she sat across from him on the small chair beside the lamp table.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Emma added a decorative bolster to the bed for extra support and style.

  • The artisan crafted a long bolster that was placed on the couch to enhance its comfort.

  • She chose a bright floral bolster to complement the rest of the bedding set.

Synonyms

cushion
vsbolster
88 1.0

A soft bag filled with feathers or foam used to make a seat more comfortable

is a firm decorative support placed across a bed under normal head supports
bed pillow
vsbolster
1 1.0

A soft cushion that supports the head while you sleep in bed

is long and firm and used across the bed rather than under the head
long pillow
vsbolster
1 1.1

A long narrow cushion that lies across a bed for support or decoration

is firmer and specifically placed under where people rest their heads for support

How Firm

bolster
1 4.1
pillow
482 1.0

Surface Forms

bolster singular
bolsters plural

Etymology

Bolster comes from an old English word that meant 'pillow' and is like the German word Polster, so imagine a long, firm pillow placed across the bed. That's why a bolster today is a long pillow used for support or decoration.