pillowcase

noun

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

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For more of our favorite linen bedding, check out sheet sets, duvet covers, quilts, throw blankets, pillowcases, and shams below. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 Wrap a pillowcase or microfiber cloth around the head of your broom or mop. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026 Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 The cooling properties of Buffy Breeze have also hooked me on a pillowcase hoarding habit. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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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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