pillowcase

noun

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

Examples of pillowcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Residents of The Forum at Rancho San Antonio spent four months making a 12-foot-long dragon from old bubble wrap, grocery bags, pillowcases and toilet paper rolls. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024 The lightweight formula quickly sinks in and doesn't transfer to clothes or silk pillowcases, even during sweaty moments. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024 By late 2022, more than 100 people were living there in wall-to-wall tents alongside seven-figure bungalows, a shop selling $180 linen pillowcases and the Gold’s Gym that Arnold Schwarzenegger made famous. Jill Cowan, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024 If dust mites are the problem, remove clutter and items that collect dust in the home and wash sheets, pillowcases and blankets at least once a week. Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024 The matching duvet cover, pillowcase, and fitted sheet are all thermoregulating, so there's no reason not to go all out. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 16 Mar. 2024 Turn the pillowcase inside out over a trash can and shake loose particles directly into bin. Wash pillowcase with regular laundry load. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024 The set comes with two pillowcases and one flat sheet, all of which have ruched hems that give them an elevated touch. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 The smooth texture of the pillowcase felt wonderful against the skin, too. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

pillowcase

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

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