bedsheet

noun

bed·​sheet ˈbed-ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
: an oblong piece of usually cotton or linen cloth used as an article of bedding

Examples of bedsheet in a Sentence

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Wash your bedsheets weekly to reduce bacteria, allergens, and dead skin buildup. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 People came to know her rocketship bedsheets, the posters on her walls, the books on her bedside table. Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 June 2026 Blankets should not be oversized, and no bedsheets or tarps are allowed. Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 But those 20% off coupons to buy Bed Bath & Beyond products — towels, bedsheets and kitchen and grooming gadgets — are coming back, and so is the brand name. Howard Cohen may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedsheet

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedsheet was in the 15th century

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“Bedsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedsheet. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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bedsheet

noun
bed·​sheet -ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
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