pillowcase
PIH-loh-kays
Pillowcase (noun) means a removable fabric cover that fits over a pillow. Example: “She changed the pillowcases along with the rest of the bedsheets.”
noun
1
A removable fabric cover that fits over a pillow.
"She changed the pillowcases along with the rest of the bedsheets."
How to use pillowcase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe washable cloth cover that goes over a pillow.
Common pairings
cotton pillowcase
change the pillowcase
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- Plural
- pillowcases
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Etymology
A compound of "pillow" and "case."
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What does “pillowcase” mean?
The word “pillowcase” means a removable fabric cover that fits over a pillow. In plain terms, the washable cloth cover that goes over a pillow.
How do you pronounce “pillowcase”?
“Pillowcase” is pronounced PIH-loh-kays (/ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “pillowcase” in a sentence?
Here is “pillowcase” used in a sentence: “She changed the pillowcases along with the rest of the bedsheets.”
What part of speech is “pillowcase”?
“Pillowcase” is a noun.
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