pillowcase
Definition
Noun: A removable cloth cover for a pillow, typically with an opening on one side. It is a type of bed linen designed to protect the pillow and can be easily taken off for washing.
Usage
A pillowcase is used to encase a pillow, keeping it clean and providing a comfortable, often decorative, surface for sleeping. It is a standard component of bed linens.
Examples
- She changed the pillowcase every week.
- The hotel provided crisp, white pillowcases on all the beds.
- He stuffed the old clothes into a pillowcase to use as a makeshift bag.
Advanced Usage
- "pillowcase dress": A simple, sleeveless dress made from a pillowcase, often as a DIY or historical garment.
- The vintage pattern showed how to sew a charming pillowcase dress for a child.
Variants and Related Words
- Pillowslip (noun): A less common synonym for pillowcase.
- She preferred the term pillowslip to pillowcase.
Synonyms
- Pillowslip
- Pillow cover
Related Phrases
- Pillow sham: A decorative pillow cover, often with a flange or fancy stitching, used primarily for appearance rather than for sleeping on.
- The bed was dressed with a duvet cover and matching pillow shams.
Noun
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bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
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the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
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