pillowcase — a removable cloth cover for a pillow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a removable cloth cover for a pillow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪloʊkeɪs/
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow got stuck inside the pillowcase and looked like a ghost.
- She uses a satin pillowcase to keep her hair smooth.
- He tried to make a superhero cape out of his pillowcase.
pillowcase
NOUN[/ˈpɪloʊkeɪs/]
a removable cloth cover for a pillow
💡 Concept
a removable cloth cover for a pillow
🎵 Rhyme
His briefcase holds pillowcase surprises on the staircase!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpɪloʊkeɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
🌳Etymology
Rootpillow
Suffix-case
🎵Rhyme
briefcaseshowcasestaircase
briefcase
showcase
staircase
🔗Collocations
change the pillowcase
clean pillowcase
silk pillowcase
fresh pillowcase
wash pillowcases
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat somehow got stuck inside the pillowcase and looked like a ghost.”
“She uses a satin pillowcase to keep her hair smooth.”
😄 Fun example
“He tried to make a superhero cape out of his pillowcase.”
“The hotel provides fresh pillowcases daily.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
pillow coverpillow slippillow sham
Related
bedsheetblanketmattresspillowbedding
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