pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpi-lə-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
-lō-
: a removable covering for a pillow

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The society's website suggests filling it with straw or pillowcases stuffed with newspaper and packing peanuts. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Wrap the turkey in a pillowcase, soak the pillowcase in alcohol and put the whole thing in the oven. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024 The current sanctioned combat pillow has a unique handle and strap design that provides the fighter with centrifugal force; foam that holds its shape; compression density; and a special pillowcase made out of shell cloth that has a waterproof and airproof polymer on one side. Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Irregular sleeping habits are a problem of the past thanks to these cooling pillowcases that come in a pack of two. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pillowcase 

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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