How to Use pillowcase in a Sentence
pillowcase
noun-
Donovan struck the man with the pillowcase in the back of the head with the stick.
— Fox News, 21 Nov. 2020 -
Then put the bear (still in the pillowcase) in the dryer on low heat.
— Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021 -
Just make sure to sleep on a pillowcase that is easy to wash!
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 -
But once the pillow was in the pillowcase, the seams were hidden and didn't impact the feel of the pillow.
— Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 -
Theo shoved the things into her pillowcase and got to the front door, panting.
— Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 -
Use a silk scarf or cloth and tie it like a hairband to make sure your hair does not touch the pillowcase.
— Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 26 July 2024 -
The set includes a pillowcase, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet.
— Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 19 Sep. 2022 -
The sets each come with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and one pillowcase.
— Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 -
The haul at one pond on a recent day was enough to fill four sacks, each roughly the size of a large pillowcase.
— Rick Rojas Emily Kask, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 -
The smooth texture of the pillowcase felt wonderful against the skin, too.
— Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024 -
Over the course of the day, the highlighter did not transfer onto my pillowcase, crease, or fade.
— Lauren Dana, Glamour, 26 May 2022 -
Here’s to perfect hair thanks to the silk pillowcase and rested eyes with my adorable pink mask!
— Janell M. Hickman-Kirby, Good Housekeeping, 4 Dec. 2020 -
The pillowcase had a flap to keep the pillow in securely, too.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022 -
There is no movement as blood seeps through the pillowcase.
— Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 -
The washed sheet felt just as soft as the unwashed pillowcases.
— Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023 -
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase could lead to less friction on the face, said Wassef.
— Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024 -
Bed includes a line of sheets and pillowcases in a milky off-white hue.
— Liz Stinson, Curbed, 16 Aug. 2019 -
The pillowcase is a bit of a splurge, but with this rare 20% discount, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a self-care gift?
— Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023 -
Put a soft silk scarf over the buns to keep them in place, without the friction of your pillowcase rubbing on them.
— Glamour, 14 May 2019 -
Coat the stamp with fabric paint and press onto a pillowcase.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023 -
Keep in Mind The cane texture got caught on our hair and frayed our silk pillowcases.
— Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 -
The woman finds Chester, and after playing with him a bit, stuffs him in a pillowcase.
— Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 -
Or, shop this Kitsch pillowcase and cash in on all the skin and hair benefits of sleeping on satin.
— Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 May 2021 -
This is where a silk pillowcase can turn the nightmare of fine lines and frizz into a daydream.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021 -
Check for yellow sweat stains, rips, and funky smells, which are all signs that your pillow (and pillowcase) have reached the end.
— Talia Abbas, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2020 -
The pad sits on top of your pillow or slips inside your pillowcase.
— Simon Hill, Wired, 3 July 2021 -
Some want to help by holding a tool or putting a pillowcase on their new pillow.
— cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 -
When finished, take the pillowcase outside, turn it inside out, and shake out the dust.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2021 -
Wash your sheets weekly and have extra pillowcases on hand to swap out more frequently.
— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024 -
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
— Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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