Used in a Sentence

pillowcase

How to use pillowcase in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for pillowcase.

Editorial note

It sounds goofy, but wash your pillowcase or put something clean over it.

Examples7
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of pillowcase gathered in one view.

noun

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pillowcase.

noun

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"

Example sentences

1

It sounds goofy, but wash your pillowcase or put something clean over it.

2

Talk about tying two cats together and stuffing them in a pillowcase.

3

Even for people with really bad acne, washing your pillowcase can make it so much better.

4

Earplugs with an old cell phone shoved into your pillowcase to act as a vibrating alarm?

5

If you don't already sew, I'd start by making a pillowcase or a dice bag, and then maybe a shirt or something.

6

You don't think someone who's done it before can get into your house, grab a pillowcase off your bed and fill it with anything valuable and portable inside of three minutes?

7

According to airline regulations, the extra "passenger" required a name on the ticket, so the Lorraine became "Joe Pillow," and the engineers drew a happy face on the front pillowcase and added a tie!

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use pillowcase in a sentence?

It sounds goofy, but wash your pillowcase or put something clean over it.

What does pillowcase mean?

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"

What part of speech is pillowcase?

pillowcase is commonly used as noun.