contour sheet

Thân thiện

The hotel housekeeper smooths a fresh contour sheet over the mattress.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fitted sheet