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Meaning of "pillowcase" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PILLOWCASE

pillowcase  [ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PILLOWCASE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pillowcase 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 PILLOWCASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pillowcase

Pillow

A pillow is a cushioned support for the head or other parts of the body, usually used while sleeping on a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair. Pillows consist of a fabric envelope which contains a soft stuffing, which may range from down feathers to synthetic foam. Bed pillows are typically covered with a cloth pillowcase. Pillows used in a living room typically have a sturdy cloth cover. There are also throw pillows, which are pillows that are mainly decorative and not designed for support or comfort. A cushion is a soft bag filled with air or padding such as feathers or foam rubber. In the United Kingdom, pillows used on chairs, sofas or daybeds are called cushions, with the word pillow used only for pillows on a bed. In the UK, cushions are usually square, while bed pillows are oblong.

Definition of pillowcase in the English dictionary

The definition of pillowcase in the dictionary is a removable washable cover of cotton, linen, nylon, etc, for a pillow.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PILLOWCASE


bookcase
ˈbʊkˌkeɪs
braincase
ˈbreɪnˌkeɪs
briefcase
ˈbriːfˌkeɪs
cardcase
ˈkɑːdˌkeɪs
crankcase
ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs
doorcase
ˈdɔːˌkeɪs
gearcase
ˈɡɪəˌkeɪs
hardcase
ˈhɑːdˌkeɪs
headcase
ˈhɛdˌkeɪs
notecase
ˈnəʊtˌkeɪs
nutcase
ˈnʌtˌkeɪs
replicase
ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪs
seedcase
ˈsiːdˌkeɪs
showcase
ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs
slipcase
ˈslɪpˌkeɪs
staircase
ˈstɛəˌkeɪs
suitcase
ˈsuːtˌkeɪs
typecase
ˈtaɪpˌkeɪs
upper-case
ˈʌpəˌkeɪs
watchcase
ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PILLOWCASE

pillion passenger
pillionist
pilliwinks
pillock
pilloried
pillories
pillorize
pillory
pillow
pillow block
pillow fight
pillow lace
pillow lava
pillow sham
pillow talk
pillowslip
pillowy
pills
pillworm
pillwort

WORDS THAT END LIKE PILLOWCASE

case
case-by-case
court case
display case
hard case
in any case
in case
in no case
incase
lower case
lower-case
murder case
pencil case
prosecution case
special case
test case
upper case
winding staircase
worst case
worst-case

Synonyms and antonyms of pillowcase in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pillowcase» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PILLOWCASE

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

Translator English - Chinese

枕套
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

almohadón
570 millions of speakers

English

pillowcase
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pillowcase
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غِطاءُ الوِسادَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наволочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fronha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ত্তড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

taie d’oreiller
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sarung bantal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kissenbezug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

枕カバー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베갯잇
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pillowcase
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ra gối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pillowcase
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिलोकेस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yastık kılıfı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

federa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poszewka na poduszkę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наволочка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

față de pernă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαξιλαροθήκη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sloop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

örngott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

putetrekk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pillowcase

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PILLOWCASE»

The term «pillowcase» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.598 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PILLOWCASE» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «PILLOWCASE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pillowcase.
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Amy Robach
After two rounds of chemo, I've started to notice, slowly, but surely, my hair has started to appear more regularly in my shower drain, sink drain, pillowcase and comb.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PILLOWCASE»

Discover the use of pillowcase in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pillowcase and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase
Presents instructions for creating a variety of items, including scarves, hats, dresses, and skirts, from pillowcases.
Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2009
2
The Enchanted Pillowcase: And Other Stories
How could he go back to that? The Enchanted Pillowcase is a timeless collection of true-to-life missionary stories for all ages. These exciting adventures are perfect for reading for a rainy day, Sabbath afternoon or as a bedtime story.
Josephine Cunnington Edwards, 2012
3
Nate the Great and the Pillowcase
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre.
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Rosalind Weinman, 2013
4
Nutella on My Pillowcase, and Other Sticky Situations:
Comprised in this book are my proudest pieces for Thought Catalog thus far.
Rachel Hodin, Thought Catalog, 2014
5
Is That a Glow-in-the-dark Bunny in Your Pillowcase?
Eager to win the big prize at school, Leyton and Wade Tardy know they will have to work hard to come up with a costume that will beat their archenemies, Fibby Mandible and Barton Slugg, but when sinister aliens arrive and threaten the ...
Todd Strasser, 2009
6
The Pillowcase
He was considered a musician's musician, the most gifted artist in that exciting Southern California world dominated by the great emigré composers, the film industry, the brilliant soloists and the avant-gardists who made Los Angeles a ...
M.T. Hardy, 2008
7
The Fundamentals of Political Science Research
Suppose that you take an empty pillowcase, and that, without anyone else looking, you meticulously count out 550 small blue beads, and 450 small red beads, and place all 1000 of them into the pillowcase. You twist the pillowcase opening a ...
Paul Kellstedt, Guy Whitten, 2013
8
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and ...
A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day Karen Ronney. GAME: Pop Goes the Pillowcase Pal OBJECT: To develop fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, hand grasping, arm and shoulder range of motion , ...
Karen Ronney, 2008
9
Sudden Terror
During this same period the Los Angeles Police Department was actively pursuing the “Pillowcase Rapist,” a psychopath who had raped approximately fifty-four women in South Central Los Angeles. His trademark was placing a pillowcase ...
Larry Crompton, 2010
10
Made in Mexico: Tradition, Tourism, and Political Ferment in ...
We can approach answers to these questions by carefully reading the details of this “text,” the pillowcase. This reading reveals a series of ar- tistic decisions that stake out common ground between craftsperson and customer, decisions that are  ...
Chris Goertzen, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PILLOWCASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pillowcase is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Project Lives': Inside the Misunderstood World of New York City's …
Aaliyah Colon photographed the face of her sleeping brother tenderly juxtaposed with the wide-awake face printed on the pillowcase. «Long Island Press, Jul 15»
2
Hundreds turn out for Kim Kardashian makeup lesson
His work stays on so well, Kardashian said, that sometimes in a pinch she'll sleep on a black satin pillowcase in her eye makeup. “You just ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
3
Jury told there are four versions for how Gao died
The drugs were found inside a backpack and a brown pillowcase, and Mr Maxwell said a Kmart receipt for the pillowcases, “a measuring jug ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
4
There's still lots of summer fun left for youngsters
20 (3 p.m.): The American Red Cross presents The Pillowcase Project for ages 8 to 11. Participants take home preparedness workbooks and ... «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»
5
Red Cross program helps kids deal with emergencies
Red Cross trains future volunteer instructors for the Pillowcase Project, which aims to prepare children for emergencies and natural disasters. «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
6
How to Prevent Revenge Porn
If you don't have a bag, use a pillowcase. Tell your husband or boyfriend that wanting to wear a mask derives from an inherent sense of ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
Amazon.com, Inc. Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit By Seattle …
Milo and Gabby's official blog post claimed: “Not only was Amazon illegally using photographs of Milo & Gabby's pillowcases, the pillowcase ... «Bidness ETC, Jul 15»
8
Red Cross office gets new disaster program specialist
A program that helps kids cope with emergencies is called the Pillowcase Project. Kids get pillowcases, which they draw emergency supplies ... «Monroe News Star, Jul 15»
9
Prison escapee David Sweat severely isolated, controlled in "The Box"
An inmate is given a thin mattress, a small pillow, a pillowcase and two sheets. The stainless-steel furnishings in the room are Corcraft products ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
10
Abduction and rape survivors hunt for justice
"Before I knew what was even happening, I was in the back of the truck, chained to the bed of the truck, and with a pillowcase on my head and ... «WPTZ The Champlain Valley, Jul 15»

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