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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This flannel sheet set is adorable with its scalloped finish on the flat sheet and pillowcases. Nena Farrell, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2025 Upon returning to Manse Beck, Reacher hides the badge in his pillowcase, which seems infinitely riskier than just concealing it on his Land Cruiser-sized person. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025 This sleep set includes sleek must-haves to comfortably catch some Z’s: a silk eye mask, two scrunchies, and a pillowcase. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2025 These silk pillowcases all but guarantee good hair days and are machine washable too. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 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 17 Mar. 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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