pillowcase

noun

pil·​low·​case ˈpi-lə-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
-lō-
: a removable covering for a pillow

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Even putting a few drops onto your pillowcase before bed is a creative way to build a zen-like atmosphere as well. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025 In the container where some of her remains were originally found, gold jewelry, a red towel and a floral pillowcase were also recovered, authorities said. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025 The lightweight cream absorbs into hair, won’t stain your pillowcase and doesn’t need to be rinsed out in the morning. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Wash hair in cool or lukewarm, not hot, water. Reduce damage-causing friction at night by pulling hair into a loose ponytail on top of the head and/or using satin or silk bonnets or pillowcases. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pillowcase

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pillowcase was in 1633

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“Pillowcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillowcase. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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pillowcase

noun
pil·​low·​case ˈpil-ō-ˌkās How to pronounce pillowcase (audio)
: a removable covering for a pillow

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