slipcover

noun

slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkə-vər 

: a cover that may be slipped off and on

specifically : a removable covering for an article of furniture

Examples of slipcover in a Sentence

We put a slipcover on the sofa.

Recent Examples on the Web

The slipcover is machine washable, although McGregor notes that while she’s never attempted to wash it in a standard-size machine, stains are easily taken care of with a baking soda solution or spot treatment. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Why do slipcover sofas work so well in a Nancy Meyers living room? — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

The Nancy Meyers aesthetic has given this look a name, and couch slipcovers sit at its center. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

The best recliner slipcover is the SureFit Stretch Pinstripe One-Piece Recliner Slipcover. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slipcover

• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• uncover
• cover
• hover
• plover
• rediscover
• undercover

Kids Definition

slipcover

noun

slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkəv-ər 

: a removable covering for a piece of furniture