Pillowcase

//ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.
2
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow wordnet

Synonyms

case afghan bed linen bedclothes bedcover bedding

Example

"Tom took the pillowcase off the pillow."

Etymology

From pillow + case.

Related phrases

Oxford pillowcase housewife pillowcase

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