bedsheet

noun

bed·​sheet ˈbed-ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
: an oblong piece of usually cotton or linen cloth used as an article of bedding

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For each panel, the artist used hair gel and a spoon to transfer images from the New York Times onto the bedsheets, blending figures and filling in gaps with colored pencils to create a striking landscape that alludes to heaven, earth, and hell. Salomé Gómez-Upegui, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024 On a windy summer afternoon, three of us hiked to the summit of The Mesa carrying lumber, tools, and bedsheets. The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024 Kitsch satin pillowcase Out with the cotton bedsheets, in with the satin. Reduce friction, transferring oils from the face and hair, and tame frizz with satin pillowcases. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024 How to check for bedbugs when traveling Typically, bedbugs hide out in gaps in the bed frames and headboards, mattresses, bedsheets and pillows. Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedsheet 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedsheet was in the 15th century

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“Bedsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedsheet. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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bedsheet

noun
bed·​sheet -ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
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