How to Use pillowcase in a Sentence

pillowcase

noun
Definition of pillowcasenext
  • Donovan struck the man with the pillowcase in the back of the head with the stick.
    — Fox News, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Then put the bear (still in the pillowcase) in the dryer on low heat.
    — Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Just make sure to sleep on a pillowcase that is easy to wash!
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • Sheets and a pillowcase were on the bed, which was waiting to be made.
    — Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2013
  • The Shack Burger in this metaphor is the soft pillowcase made by Slip.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 6 Sep. 2017
  • But once the pillow was in the pillowcase, the seams were hidden and didn't impact the feel of the pillow.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022
  • Theo shoved the things into her pillowcase and got to the front door, panting.
    — Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Grind the corks into mulch and put the mulch in pillowcases.
    — Joshua Logan, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2017
  • Use a silk scarf or cloth and tie it like a hairband to make sure your hair does not touch the pillowcase.
    — Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 26 July 2024
  • The set includes a pillowcase, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The sets each come with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and one pillowcase.
    — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Leave the pillowcase at home and choose the right-sized collection bag for your child.
    — Fahmina Hussain, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2017
  • The whole thing is wrapped in cheesecloth (or a clean pillowcase or T-shirt) and boiled for four or five hours.
    — Kim Severson, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The haul at one pond on a recent day was enough to fill four sacks, each roughly the size of a large pillowcase.
    — Rick Rojas Emily Kask, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Change your pillowcase at least once a week and within that week, flip it over to sleep on a fresh side.
    — Alexandra Tunell, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 June 2015
  • The smooth texture of the pillowcase felt wonderful against the skin, too.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The two then called police, and deputies were able to wrangle the python into a pillowcase and out of the bathroom.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Over the course of the day, the highlighter did not transfer onto my pillowcase, crease, or fade.
    — Lauren Dana, Glamour, 26 May 2022
  • Here’s to perfect hair thanks to the silk pillowcase and rested eyes with my adorable pink mask!
    — Janell M. Hickman-Kirby, Good Housekeeping, 4 Dec. 2020
  • The pillowcase had a flap to keep the pillow in securely, too.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The toilet seat and the pillowcase always have a lot in common.
    — Bruce Barcott, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2012
  • There is no movement as blood seeps through the pillowcase.
    — Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The washed sheet felt just as soft as the unwashed pillowcases.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Wrap the turkey in a pillowcase, soak the pillowcase in alcohol and put the whole thing in the oven.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Sleeping on a silk pillowcase could lead to less friction on the face, said Wassef.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Bed includes a line of sheets and pillowcases in a milky off-white hue.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 16 Aug. 2019
  • The pillowcase is a bit of a splurge, but with this rare 20% discount, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a self-care gift?
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Put a soft silk scarf over the buns to keep them in place, without the friction of your pillowcase rubbing on them.
    — Glamour, 14 May 2019
  • Bea loved the leveled-up arts and crafts, such as coloring a take-home pillowcase.
    — Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
  • To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025

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