B2
cushion vs pad vs pillow
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cushionnoun/ˈkʊʃ.ən/ | Meaning a soft bag filled with material, used to make a seat more comfortable | Goes with sofa cushion | Example Our cat sleeps on the sofa cushions all afternoon. |
| padnoun/pæd/ | Meaning a soft, flat piece of material used to protect, clean or make something more comfortable | Goes with cotton pad | Example She cleaned her face with a cotton pad soaked in toner. |
| pillownoun/ˈpɪl.oʊ/ | Meaning a soft bag of cloth filled with feathers or foam that you rest your head on in bed | Goes with soft pillow | Example I like to sleep with two pillows under my head. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The jacket had a thick shoulder sewn inside.