pillow-slip
Definition
Noun: A removable cloth cover for a pillow, typically made of cotton or linen, designed to protect the pillow and be easily washed.
Usage Examples
- (A removable cover for a pillow.)
- (Clean covers for pillows.)
Advanced Usage
"to strip the pillow-slip": to remove the cover from a pillow, often for washing.
- He stripped the pillow-slip and threw it into the laundry basket. (He took off the cover to clean it.)
"pillow-slip case": an alternative term for a pillow-slip, though less common.
- The pillow-slip case was embroidered with delicate flowers. (The decorative cover for a pillow.)
Variants and Related Words
Pillowcase (n): a synonym for pillow-slip; a removable cover for a pillow.
- She bought a new pillowcase to match the bed sheets. (A cover for a pillow.)
Pillow (n): a cushion used to support the head while sleeping.
- He fluffed the pillow before lying down. (The cushion itself.)
Synonyms
- Pillowcase: the most common synonym for a pillow-slip.
- Pillow cover: a general term for any covering for a pillow, including decorative ones.
Related Idioms
- "to have a clean pillow-slip": a phrase implying cleanliness or a fresh start, often used literally.
- After a long trip, it felt good to have a clean pillow-slip. (A fresh, clean cover for a pillow.)
Phrasal Verbs
Slip on: to put on a pillow-slip.
- She slipped the pillow-slip on the pillow with ease. (She placed the cover onto the pillow.)
Slip off: to remove a pillow-slip.
- He slipped off the old pillow-slip and replaced it with a new one. (He took off the cover.)