pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpi-lə-ˌkās 

-lō-

: a removable covering for a pillow

Examples of pillowcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Constructed from polyester chenille and dyed in a classic orange color, these pillowcases are great for highlighting a couch, chair, bedroom or home office space. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Consider topping it off with a distinctive head, such as a pillowcase, a burlap sack, or even an upturned pail. — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026

But Halloween excess, with its pillowcases full of candy, elaborate costumes for everyone from babies to adults to dogs (and a few unlucky cats), could not be more American. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Benefits of Using a Pillow Protector The benefits of pillow protectors go far beyond the more aesthetic benefits of pillowcases. — Annita Katee, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pillowcase

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Kids Definition

pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpil-ō-ˌkās 

: a removable covering for a pillow