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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Many gardeners resort to using old bedsheets for this purpose. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 The bedsheets are all slate grey—an unconventional choice for a luxury resort, but one that adds to the modern feel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Have a day designated for each child to change the bedsheets, gather the towels and bring their laundry to the laundry room. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026 Its train trailed 25 feet behind her — the longest train ever worn by a British royal bride — and had to be folded like a bedsheet to fit into the carriage. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.

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bedsheet

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