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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In my experience, bedsheet forts and dark rooms with warm covers create the perfect vibe. Caroline Fleck, Contributor, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025 Well, those with a silky fabrication can protect the skin around your eyes from friction, and minimize creasing from pillows and bedsheets. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025 Something That Has Helped the Itch People with AD likely know to moisturize, avoid allergens, and wash bedsheets and clothes regularly. Andy Collinson, Health, 19 Mar. 2025 Bamboo sheet set: $104 These queen sheets by Pure Bamboo on Amazon are 100% organic bamboo bedsheets that are soft, breathable and cooling. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedsheet

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 2025.

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bedsheet

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