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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How Silk Pillowcases Can Help Silk pillowcases are smoother than traditional cotton, allowing hair to glide across the surface instead of catching or pulling. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Spray the interior of the pillowcase with an all-purpose cleaner and slip it over one of the blades. Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 Encouraging words embroidered on pillowcases in VIP suites and McLaren orange are woven into staff uniforms and hotel accents throughout. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices? Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 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 3 Jun. 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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