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

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Akin to a silk pillowcase, a silk robe reduces friction on skin, kicking fine lines and wrinkles to the curb. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 Silk and satin accessories—bonnets, scarves, pillowcases—help reduce friction and preserve styles. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025 The pillowcases have a stylish hem detailing that gives the bed a polished look. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025 What stood out most to me, however, were all the unique and thoughtful touches in the room, starting with the monogrammed pillowcases with both my and my husband’s initials. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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