bed sheet
Definition
Noun: A large rectangular piece of cloth, typically made of cotton or linen, used as one of a pair to cover a mattress. It is a fundamental piece of bed linen.
Usage
A bed sheet is placed directly on the mattress or over a mattress protector. One sheet (the fitted sheet) is often elasticated to fit snugly over the mattress, while another (the top sheet or flat sheet) is placed on top, under blankets or a duvet. Bed sheets are regularly changed and laundered for hygiene and comfort.
Examples
- I need to change the bed sheet; it's been a week.
- She bought a set of soft cotton bed sheets.
- The hotel provided crisp, clean bed sheets.
Advanced Usage
- "to be between the sheets": An informal idiom meaning to be in bed, often implying sleep or intimacy.
- After the long journey, I couldn't wait to get between the sheets.
Variants and Related Words
- Fitted sheet: A bed sheet with elasticated corners designed to fit tightly over a mattress.
- Flat sheet / Top sheet: A rectangular bed sheet without elastic, placed above the fitted sheet and beneath other bedding.
- Bed linen: The collective term for sheets, pillowcases, and sometimes duvet covers used on a bed.
Synonyms
- Linen (in the context of bedding)
- Sheeting
Related Phrases
- Sheet set / Bed set: A packaged collection that typically includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and one or two pillowcases.
Noun
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bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
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