pillow talk

noun

: intimate conversation between lovers in bed

Examples of pillow talk in a Sentence

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This can be anything from cuddling to drinking juice to pillow talk. — Quispe López, Them., 30 Apr. 2025 The pillow talk on Man’s Best Friend often takes the curt, assertive tone of a person reproaching a precocious pet. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 The next morning is hella awkward, but now that both parties have reached acceptance, neither Claire nor Lord John have any qualms about naked pillow talk. — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Over some pillow talk the next morning, Tiana starts oversharing about her personal life, including details about her connection with Raq and the big reveal of her birth name. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pillow talk

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pillow talk was in 1914

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“Pillow talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow%20talk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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