pillowcase

noun

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

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Put the sheets and pillowcases into a pile and slide everything into the remaining pillowcase. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025 Dust mite covers on the pillowcases and bed can also be useful. Advertorial, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025 People with telogen effluvium often notice thinning, breakage, and increased shedding on their pillowcases and hair brushes.6 Thyroid Hormones The thyroid gland in your neck helps produce hormones that regulate heart rate, mood, digestion, and breathing. Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 The starter bundle includes the bed sheet set, duvet set, and pillowcase set. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 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 20 Aug. 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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