sheets
Sheets (noun) means plural of sheet; also used for a great quantity of rain falling heavily. Example: “The storm brought sheets of rain that flooded the streets within minutes.”
How to Use Sheets
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one sheet, or heavy, continuous rainfall.
Word Forms
Sheetses plural
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The storm brought _____ of rain that flooded the streets within minutes.
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What does “sheets” mean?
The word “sheets” means plural of sheet; also used for a great quantity of rain falling heavily. In plain terms, more than one sheet, or heavy, continuous rainfall.
How do you pronounce “sheets”?
“Sheets” is pronounced sheets (/ʃits/ in IPA).
How do you use “sheets” in a sentence?
Here is “sheets” used in a sentence: “The storm brought sheets of rain that flooded the streets within minutes.”
What part of speech is “sheets”?
“Sheets” is a noun.
Is “sheets” a common word?
“Sheets” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "sheets" and "sheet"?
"Sheet" is the singular form, and "sheets" is its plural, used for more than one, as with bed sheets or sheets of paper. "Sheets" also appears in the phrase rain coming down in sheets.
What are "sheets" on a bed?
On a bed, "sheets" are the flat pieces of cloth used as bedding, laid over the mattress and under blankets or a duvet. They are part of what is often called bed linen.
Can "sheets" refer to paper?
Yes. "Sheets" is commonly used for flat, thin pieces of paper, as in a printer running out of sheets. The word applies broadly to flat, thin layers of many materials.