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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Dried blood dappled his face, neck and bedsheets. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025 Like bedsheets, bath towels are incredibly subjective. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025 Now, each of the eight beds have different bedsheets and handmade quilts, as well as custom light switches in every room. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 Freeman dragged her to the vehicle in what appeared to be blue bedsheets, the prosecutor's office said. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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bedsheet

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