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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe washable cloth cover that goes over a pillow.

Common pairings

cotton pillowcase change the pillowcase

Word forms

pillowcases plural

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Etymology

A compound of "pillow" and "case."

Synonyms

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case slip pillow slip

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Rhymes for pillowcase

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Frequently asked questions

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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