word
Bolster
BOH-lstur
/ˈboʊlstɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bolster
Dictionary meaning
A pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows.
Examples
- The leaders want to bolster the group's morale.
- I bolstered the package to ensure no damage would occur in shipping.
Synonyms: long pillow
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