Definition

1. Noun:
   • A removable cloth cover for a pillow. It is a type of bed linen designed to protect the pillow and is typically open at one end to allow the pillow to be inserted.

Usage

• The word "pillow slip" is a compound noun. It is used to refer specifically to the fabric casing for a pillow.
• It is a common item in household linen and is regularly changed for hygiene.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hotel provides fresh pillow slips for every new guest.
  • I need to buy some new pillow slips to match the duvet cover.
  • The linen closet is stocked with sheets and pillow slips.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of laundry, bedding sets, and home furnishings.
• It can be part of descriptive phrases like "cotton pillow slip," "embroidered pillow slip," or "standard pillow slip."

Variants and Related Words

• Pillowcase (noun): This is a direct synonym and is equally common. The two terms are often used interchangeably.
  • The burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase.
• Pillow sham (noun): A decorative pillow cover, often with a flange or fancy stitching, used primarily for appearance rather than as functional bed linen.

Synonyms

• Pillowcase
• Pillow cover

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific object. The opposite concept might be a bare pillow or an uncovered pillow.

Related Phrases

• Bed linen / Bedding: The general category that includes pillow slips, sheets, and duvet covers.
• Set of sheets: Often includes one or two pillow slips along with a fitted and flat sheet.

Noun

1. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
   • the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase