pillowcase
noun
pil·low·case
| \ ˈpi-lə-ˌkās
, -lō-\
, -lō-\
Definition of pillowcase
: a removable covering for a pillow
Examples of pillowcase in a Sentence
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Bed includes a line of sheets and pillowcases in a milky off-white hue. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Virgil Abloh’s first home goods collection is understated with a twist," 16 Aug. 2019 Here are her three main tips: Protect your hair at night with a satin pillowcase or bonnet. — Janell Hickman, Allure, "Fairy Knots 101: How to Deal With Single-Strand Knots in Your Natural Hair," 3 Aug. 2018 The sequin pillowcases come in several colors, including gold, hot pink, red, and purple, that all have a close-up of the actor’s face. — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "PSA: There's a Reversible Sequin Pillowcase of Nicolas Cage’s Face on Amazon for Just $10," 6 Aug. 2019 The brand has thoughtfully added a silk-cashmere travel set to its roster, complete with socks, an eye mask, a blanket, and a bag that doubles as a pillowcase. — Andrea Cheng, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight," 2 July 2019 Kids will love the personalized pillowcases, which are topped with a bedtime story every night, swings in the interior garden and the chance to take a ride on the hotel’s vintage teak canalboat. — Amy Tara Koch, Washington Post, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in eight cities.," 28 June 2019 The slippery fabric allows hair cuticles to glide across the pillowcase rather than get snagged by it. — Abigail Whittington, Good Housekeeping, "10 Ways to Tame and Get Rid of Frizzy Hair for Good," 27 June 2019 Make the most of your beauty sleep: swap out your cotton pillowcase for a silk alternative. — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, "12 Healthy Hair Habits You Should Adopt ASAP," 14 Aug. 2019 The company claims its pillowcases, made from pure silk, help prevent aging, sleep creases and bed head. — Tara Paniogue, latimes.com, "Stylish life hacks for new parents," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pillowcase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pillowcase
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pillowcase
: a removable covering for a pillow
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pillowcase
noun
pil·low·case
| \ ˈpi-lō-ˌkās
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Kids Definition of pillowcase
: a removable covering for a pillow
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