pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpi-lə-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
-lō-
: a removable covering for a pillow

Examples of pillowcase in a Sentence

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The cover does have a bit of excess fabric for my queen-size, all-season duvet insert but the sheets fit just right and the pillowcases perfectly cover my standard-size pillows. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025 As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025 The victim had a pillowcase placed over his head, was tied up and placed in the trunk of the car, according to the DA. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 May 2025 The suspects put a pillowcase over his head, tied him up and threw him in the trunk of the car before dropping him off in another wooded area of the county, the district attorney said. Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pillowcase

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pillowcase was in 1633

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“Pillowcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillowcase. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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pillowcase

noun
pil·​low·​case ˈpil-ō-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
: a removable covering for a pillow

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