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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Wash cotton pillowcases in warm water and with a high-quality detergent. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025 Surprise her with a luxe silk pillowcase or sparkling tennis bracelet. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025 Afterward, the attacker placed a pillowcase over her head and picked Morgan up and left her on the back porch, which was connected to the bedroom. Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024 Completely saturate the pillowcase and turkey with the wine and 1 cup of the broth. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024 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 Jan. 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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