This is the 7808th most frequent Catalan word.
coixí
"Coixí" means "pillow" in English.
Refers to a literal pillow used for sleeping.
M'agrada dormir amb un coixí suau.
I like sleeping with a soft pillow.
Refers to an airbag, applying figuratively to a cushion or protective device.
El coixí d'aire va evitar que l'impacte fos greu.
The air cushion prevented the impact from being severe.
Used metaphorically to describe a financial reserve or backup.