contour sheet
Definition
- Noun:
- A fitted sheet: A contour sheet is a type of bed sheet, typically with elasticated edges, that is specifically designed to fit snugly over a particular mattress, preventing it from slipping or coming loose.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I need to buy a new contour sheet for my queen-size mattress.
- The contour sheet stayed perfectly in place all night, unlike the flat sheet.
- Make sure the contour sheet's elastic is still strong before putting it on the bed.
Advanced Usage
- "Contour sheet" vs. "Fitted sheet": In modern usage, "contour sheet" is a less common, more specific term that is largely synonymous with the more widely used term "fitted sheet." Both refer to a sheet with elasticated corners designed to fit tightly over a mattress.
Variants and Related Words
- Fitted sheet (n): The most common modern term for a contour sheet.
- Flat sheet (n): A rectangular sheet without elastic, typically placed between the sleeper and a blanket.
- Mattress protector (n): A removable, often waterproof, layer placed directly on a mattress, over which a contour/fitted sheet is placed.
Synonyms
- Fitted sheet: The direct and most common synonym.
- Fitted bottom sheet: A more descriptive synonym specifying it is the sheet that goes directly on the mattress.
Noun
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a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress
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