pillowcase

/ˌpɪloʊˈkeɪs/
/ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
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Other forms: pillowcases

Definitions of pillowcase
  1. noun
    bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
    “the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase”
    synonyms: case, pillow slip, slip
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    type of:
    bed linen
    linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)
Pronunciation
US
/ˌpɪloʊˈkeɪs/
UK
/ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/
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