pil·low·case

[pil-oh-keys]
noun
a removable sacklike covering, usually of cotton, drawn over a pillow.
Also called pil·low·slip [pil-oh-slip] .


Origin:
1715–25; pillow + case1

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pillowcase or pillowslip (ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs, ˈpɪləʊˌslɪp) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a removable washable cover of cotton, linen, nylon, etc, for a pillow
 
pillowslip or pillowslip
 
n

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Example sentences
Place pillow lengthwise at the back, anchor the pillow by pushing pillowcase
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