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

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The disaster forced terrified guests and hotel staff to leap from windows or dangle bedsheets to escape rooms engulfed in smoke and flames. CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025 Arriving officers found Morgan covered by bedsheets. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025 The bedsheets, bench, and rug all have similar colors and patterns to complete the look. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 Imagine if your favorite bedsheets were also available in table linen form; that’s what these are. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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bedsheet

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