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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