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Meaning of "fitted sheet" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FITTED SHEET

fitted sheet  [ˈfɪtɪd ʃiːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FITTED SHEET

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conjunction
determiner
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Fitted sheet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FITTED SHEET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fitted sheet

Bed sheet

A bed sheet is a rectangular cloth used to cover a mattress. It is this sheet that one typically lies on. In many places a second flat bed sheet is laid on top of the sheet covering the mattress. When a second sheet is used, the top one is known as a flat sheet and the sheet covering the mattress is known as a "fitted sheet" or "coupie sheet" in some European countries. A person sleeps between the two sheets. Blankets, comforters, and other bed covers are placed on top of the second bed sheet.

Definition of fitted sheet in the English dictionary

The definition of fitted sheet in the dictionary is a sheet with ends that are elasticated and shaped to fit tightly over a mattress.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FITTED SHEET


bedsheet
ˈbedˌʃiːt
broadsheet
ˈbrɔːdˌʃiːt
cheat
tʃiːt
draw-sheet
ˈdrɔːˌʃiːt
escheat
ɪsˈtʃiːt
factsheet
ˈfæktˌʃiːt
groundsheet
ˈɡraʊndˌʃiːt
mainsheet
ˈmeɪnˌʃiːt
scoresheet
ˈskɔːʃiːt
sheet
ʃiːt
spreadsheet
ˈsprɛdˌʃiːt
tipsheet
ˈtɪpˌʃiːt
worksheet
ˈwɜːkˌʃiːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FITTED SHEET

fitness
fitness centre
fitness fanatic
fitness instructor
fitness programme
fitness room
fitness test
fitness trainer
fitt
fittable
fitted
fitted carpet
fitted kitchen
fitter
fittest
fitting
fitting room
fittingly
fittingness
fittings

WORDS THAT END LIKE FITTED SHEET

attendance sheet
baking sheet
balance sheet
bath sheet
cascading style sheet
charge sheet
clean sheet
consolidated balance sheet
continuation sheet
fact sheet
flow sheet
fly sheet
grade sheet
ice sheet
rap sheet
song sheet
spec sheet
style sheet
tear sheet
time sheet
to get on the scoresheet

Synonyms and antonyms of fitted sheet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fitted sheet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FITTED SHEET

Find out the translation of fitted sheet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fitted sheet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fitted sheet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

四角缝紧兜住床垫的床单
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sábana ajustable
570 millions of speakers

English

fitted sheet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सज्जित चादर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُلاءَةٌ مُثَبَّتَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

простыня-чехол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lençol com elástico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাগানো শীট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

drap housse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lembaran dipasang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spannbettlaken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マットレスにぴったり合うシーツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

맞춤 시트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cekap lembaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ra trải giường với góc làm bằng chất đàn hồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொருத்தப்பட்ட தாள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सज्ज असलेली शीट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Monte edilen levha
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lenzuolo con angoli elasticizzati
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prześcieradło
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

простирадло з еластичною тасьмою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

husă de pat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποσέντονο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

paslaken
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

formsytt lakan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fasongsydd laken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fitted sheet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FITTED SHEET»

The term «fitted sheet» is regularly used and occupies the 64.556 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FITTED SHEET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fitted sheet

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FITTED SHEET»

Discover the use of fitted sheet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fitted sheet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens
To fold a fitted sheet, have the wrong side of the center of the sheet and the right side of the fitted corners facing you. Fold the sheet in half crosswise, tucking the top fitted corners into the bottom fitted corners. Fold in half lengthwise, so that all  ...
Cheryl Mendelson, 2009
2
Stuff Guys Need to Know: How to Do Just About Everything
There are usually five pieces to making a bed, the pillow, the bottom (or fitted) sheet, the top sheet, a blanket, then the bedspread or comforter. (Some people skip the blanket and just use a comforter.) Most people also have a mattress cover to ...
John F. Hunt, 2001
3
French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the ...
TWIN OR SINGLE FITTED SHEET: 39" X 75" FLAT SHEET: 76' x 104" PILLOWCASE: 20" x 26" FULL FITTED SHEET: 54" « 75" FLAT SHEET: 90" x 104 " QUEEN FITTED SHEET: do" * So" FLAT SHEET: 96" X J04" KING FITTED SHEET: 78' x ...
Kaari Meng, 2008
4
Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach - Basics
Wash your hands and assemble equipment: ○ 2 pillowcases ○ Pillow ○ Spread ○ Blankets, as needed ○ 2 large sheets (90" 3 108") (substitute one fitted sheet, if used) ○ Cotton draw sheet or half sheet (if used; a cotton incontinent pad ...
Barbara Hegner, Barbara Acello, Esther Caldwell, 2009
5
Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic ...
SUPPLIES. FOR. BEDMAKING. LINENS^t. Many types of linens are used to make a bed. On your bed at home, you probably have a mattress pad, a bottom ( or fitted) sheet, a top (or flat) sheet, a pillow covered in a pillowcase, and a bedspread ...
Pamela J. Carter, 2007
6
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Gather needed equipment and supplies: fitted sheet, draw sheet, bed protector (if in use), flat sheet, blanket or spread, pillowcase, and laundry bag or hamper. . Determine the need for personal protective equipment. Obtain gloves if needed.
Marti A Burton, Linda J May Ludwig, 2010
7
Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House
To fold a fitted sheet, have the wrong side of the center of the sheet and the right side of the fitted corners facing you. Fold the sheet in half crosswise, tucking the top fitted cor- Folding a fitted sheet ners into the bottom fitted corners. Fold in half  ...
Cheryl Mendelson, 2005
8
Fundamental and Advanced Nursing Skills
Start at the head with seamed side of the fitted sheet toward the mattress. 17. Lift the mattress corner with your hand closest to the bed; with your other hand, pull and tuck the fitted sheet over the mattress corner; secure at the head of the bed.
Gaylene Altman, 2009
9
Instant Bible Plays, Just Add Kids!
TWIN-FITTED SHEET (Making Robes with Open Fronts) • With a twin-fitted sheet, you can make two robes that open in the front. • Cut the twin fitted sheet into two pieces with the closest fitted ends on each piece. Cut a 10 inch slit at each fitted ...
Sarah V. Tinsley, 2008
10
Once Met, Never Forgotten: Remembering Ken Old, a Man of ...
There is no way known to man by which a fitted sheet can be folded neatly. Almost every other item can be neatly folded, but not a fitted sheet. Furthermore, although the sheet is dry, the gale has increased to Force Ten. Ken takes a quick look ...
Patty Old West, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FITTED SHEET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fitted sheet is used in the context of the following news items.
1
High Country adventure: Moms share their tips for camping with kids
“We'd bring a fitted sheet to go over the Pack and Play and shade him and hide him from dust.” This spring the Grompfs spent three days ... «Summit Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Super Saver: Top bedding at Black Friday prices
The 4 piece set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases. They also ship free today. They come in a variety of sizes and I've been ... «WWL, Jul 15»
3
Cox Quality Home Furnishings
While supplies last queen sets are $39 and Kings for $49, includes top sheet, fitted sheet and two pillow cases. Looking for a chair or couch ... «Island Gazette, Jul 15»
4
New Old Time Chautauqua: For the love of community
... Juneauites how to fold that pesky fitted sheet. As part of a Southeast summer tour, The New Old Time Chautauqua traveling troupe brings to ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»
5
My aging brain makes me feel stupid
1. Write backward with your weaker hand. 2. Rearrange your furniture. 3. Make your bed using the flat sheet for the fitted sheet and vice versa. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
6
Flying Karamazovs and friends bring Chautauqua spirit to Juneau
... will teach circus skills, how to build a fire using friction, the Chinese meditative art of Qigong, how to fold a fitted sheet, and lecture on health. «Alaska Public Radio Network, Jul 15»
7
How Lowe's Brought Social Savvy And A Sense Of Humor To Home …
Whether a goofy Vine video or a TV spot decrying the sheer impossibility of folding a fitted sheet, Lamb says the Lowe's voice is purposely ... «Co.Create, Jul 15»
8
4th of July Essentials
Just place your beach bags and ice chests in the corners and fold the edges of the fitted sheet around them, it creates a barrier to keep your ... «St. Augustine Record, Jun 15»
9
UPDATE Former Kentville paramedic found guilty of sexually …
... at the time of the alleged assault, MacDonald said she was satisfied that the fitted sheet was on the complainant's bed at “the relevant time.”. «Kings County Register/Advertiser, Jun 15»
10
Googling With a Twenty Something
How do I fold a fitted sheet? Believe it or not, I actually care about my closets being organized and looking good. Do Mr. Clean Magic Erasers ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»

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