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pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpi-lə-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
-lō-
: a removable covering for a pillow

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Other favorites of mine include this digital photo frame, satin pillowcases, and more from $19. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Made of 100% mulberry silk, Tuft & Needle’s pillowcase is cool to the touch and might even make a nice gift for the person in your life who’s trying to prioritize self-care. Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 This $8 set includes two jersey pillowcases that are soft and buttery smooth against the skin. Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 Each case provides vulnerable kids with belongings to call their own and includes clothing essentials, personal care items, sheets, school supplies and comfort items like a handmade pillowcase, a blanket, books and toys. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pillowcase

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pillowcase was in 1633

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“Pillowcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillowcase. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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pillowcase

noun
pil·​low·​case ˈpil-ō-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
: a removable covering for a pillow

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