sheet — a large piece of cloth or paper
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large piece of cloth or paper
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃiːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom caught me eating cookies under the bed sheet like a secret agent.
- The exam sheet was so long, I thought it was a grocery list for giants.
- Please fill out this information sheet completely.
sheet
NOUN[/ʃiːt/]
a large piece of cloth or paper
Mother and daughter spreading bed sheet
With this heated sheet, I'm ready to meet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sheet derives from Old English 'scēte', meaning 'covering' or 'cloth'. The word originates from a Common Germanic root expressing the concept of spreading or covering something, related to the verb 'to shoot' in its sense of extending or stretching.
Breakdown
Old English 'scēte' (covering, cloth) > Middle English 'scheet' > Modern English 'sheet'. The root relates to Germanic *skautaz, meaning something that spreads or extends.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom caught me eating cookies under the bed sheet like a secret agent.”
“The exam sheet was so long, I thought it was a grocery list for giants.”
“Please fill out this information sheet completely.”
“The rain came down in sheets during the storm.”
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