slipcover

noun

slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkə-vər How to pronounce slipcover (audio)
: a cover that may be slipped off and on
specifically : a removable covering for an article of furniture

Examples of slipcover in a Sentence

We put a slipcover on the sofa.
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Wash or dry clean removable slipcovers and cushion covers, and use a steam cleaner on the rest of your sofa. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 The cream slipcover style feels like a classic staple for any space that’s so comfortable, and the cover is soft and easy to wash, according to shoppers. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024 Buy washable rugs or use the fabric as slipcovers on furniture cushions. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024 The super soft slipcover can be personalized so everyone knows who sits where! Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slipcover 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slipcover was in 1856

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“Slipcover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slipcover. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

slipcover

noun
slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkəv-ər How to pronounce slipcover (audio)
: a removable covering for a piece of furniture
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