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    Bolster

    /ˈboʊl.stɚ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A long, narrow pillow or cushion.
    She placed a bolster behind her back for added comfort while reading.
    Something that supports or strengthens.
    The team used the marketing campaign as a bolster for their sales strategy.
    verb
    To support or strengthen; to reinforce.
    The government implemented new policies to bolster the economy.
    To prop up or support from below.
    She used pillows to bolster her back while sitting on the couch.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old English 'bolster', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bolster one's spirits
    to improve one's mood or confidence
    bolster up
    to provide additional support
    bolster the economy
    to enhance economic growth or stability

    Related Words

    support
    to bear or hold up; sustain
    reinforce
    to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material

    Slang Meanings

    to enhance or improve
    That new strategy really bolstered our sales.
    to hype up or increase confidence
    He was trying to bolster his friends before the big game.