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 Rhode founder took to Instagram to share a photo dump on Friday, January 9, which most notably featured a snapshot of Bieber wrapped up in some luxurious looking bedsheets. Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 General wisdom holds that the higher the thread count, the better the quality of the bedsheet. Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026 My suite on the ground level was outfitted with cotton bedsheets, organic toiletries from Tofino Soap Company, and a Dyson hairdryer. Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 For hotel-quality bedding, consider adding cozy, deep-pocket bedsheets and a Beckham Hotel Collection pillow to your cart. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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bedsheet

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