Pillowfight
/ˈpɪloʊfaɪt/noun
A playful physical altercation using pillows as weapons.
Did you know?In ancient times, pillows were seen as sacred objects, believed to hold the dreams and spirits of the night, making pillowfights a playful clash of the ethereal!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*pillowō
“A soft support for the head during sleep.”
Old English
OE
pyle
“A cushion or pillow.”
Middle English
ME
pilwe
“A stuffed bag used for resting the head.”
16th Century
English
fight
“To engage in combat or struggle.”
19th Century
English
pillowfight
“A playful fight between two or more people using pillows.”