slipcover
Noun: A slipcover is a removable, fitted cloth cover designed to be placed over upholstered furniture, such as a sofa or armchair. Its primary purposes are to protect the original fabric from wear, stains, or damage, and to change the furniture's appearance for decorative reasons or seasonal updates.
A slipcover is used as a protective or decorative layer. It is typically tailored to fit a specific piece of furniture snugly but is not permanently attached, allowing for easy removal for cleaning or replacement. - It functions as a direct object (e.g., "put on a slipcover"). - It can be described with adjectives (e.g., "a floral slipcover," "a protective slipcover").
- We bought a new slipcover to refresh our old sofa.
- She removed the linen slipcover to wash it.
- The slipcover protects the expensive upholstery from pet hair and spills.
- Choosing a slipcover is an affordable way to update your living room decor.
- "Fitted slipcover": Emphasizes that the cover is tailored to fit the furniture's contours precisely, as opposed to a loose, draped cover.
- For a neat look, invest in a well-fitted slipcover.
- In a retail or manufacturing context, "slipcover" can refer to the product category itself.
- Our store specializes in custom-made slipcovers for all chair models.
- Slipcasing (noun): A similar removable cover, but this term is more often used for books or boxes rather than furniture.
- Loose cover (noun phrase): A less tailored alternative to a fitted slipcover; it may be more draped in appearance.
- Upholstery (noun): The permanent, padded textile covering on furniture, which a slipcover is designed to go over.
- Cover: A general term for something that is placed over another object.
- Protective cover: Highlights the primary function of protection.
- Furniture cover: A more generic term that may include less fitted options.
- Upholstery: The permanent, integral fabric covering of the furniture.
- Bare: Describing the furniture without any cover.
Note: "Slipcover" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, related functional phrases include: - "To slip on/off a cover": This phrasal verb describes the action of putting on or removing a slipcover, playing on the word "slip." - It's so easy to slip off this cover and toss it in the washing machine.
- a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture