pillowcase

noun

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

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Best silk pajamas Silk PJs, like silk sheets and pillowcases, are the little luxury that will change your pajama game forever. Avery Matera, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2025 This pillowcase is a great pick for the beauty lover in your life, or anyone who values a comfortable night’s sleep. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 This set with a 100% mulberry silk face mask and pillowcase, both of which help smooth over fine lines and frizz. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 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 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 17 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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