pillowcase

noun

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

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Sleeping on silk pillowcases—a good idea? The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025 At the scene, investigators found shell casings and blood on various items, including a pair of gloves and a pillowcase that was inside Clark's silver Mercedes SUV. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Using a soothing pillowcase, sleeping seven to nine hours at night, and managing stress can also improve your skin barrier function. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 After only one week, pillowcases contain 17,000 more bacteria particles than a toilet seat4. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 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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