pillowcase

noun

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

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Plus, keep your hair healthy, hydrated and breakage-free while sleeping with products like silk pillowcases, satin bonnets and more. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 July 2025 Want a one-stop shop for the best sheets, pillowcases, and a blanket? Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025 This hypoallergenic set includes a pillowcase, plus top and fitted sheets that are all wrinkle- and pill-resistant, for a polished look. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 July 2025 Weekly washing with hot water is adequate most of the time, but people with acne-prone skin or those experiencing a breakout may want to wash their pillowcases every few days.4 3. Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 June 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 5 Aug. 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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