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How to pronounce pillowcase in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms case, pillow slip, slip
Type of bed linen


the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase.

Examples of pillowcase

pillowcase
If I'm tight on space I bring a pillowcase and shove my coat into it at bedtime.
From the ocregister.com
The pillowcase and quilt rustled in a way that suggested satisfactory laundering.
From the telegraph.co.uk
This is a hand-embroidered pillowcase done by the Mazzarone workshop in Venice.
From the courier-journal.com
This hand-embroidered pillowcase was done by the Mazzarone workshop in Venice.
From the democratandchronicle.com
Bring clothes such as pants, shirt, hat and a pillowcase to create your scarecrow.
From the sltrib.com
Cut five lengths of ribbon, each 2 inches longer than the width of the pillowcase.
From the chron.com
My son was holding the pillowcase, which was his bag of candy, in front of my face.
From the lillian-hunter.blogspot.com
While there, she received a handmade pillowcase that made her stay more comforting.
From the charlotteobserver.com
No, she doesn't have a snake, but she learned that a pillowcase does the job.
From the signonsandiego.com
More examples
  • Case: bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"
  • A pillow is a large cushion support for the head, usually used while sleeping in a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair. There are also throw pillows (also called toss pillows), which are pillows that are purely decorative and not designed for support or comfort. ...
  • A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows
  • A removable covering for a pillow.
  • Similar to a small duvet cover that protects your pillow and adds a decorative element.
  • A removable pillow covering. Pottery Barn Kids pillowcases are made of 200-thread-count cotton percale and have an opening at the side of the case. Our pillowcases have an inside flap to hold pillows in place. Available in standard and small sizes.