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pillowcase

/ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English

Syllables
pil-low-case
IPA
/ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.

Etymology

From pillow + case.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/
  • British English: /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/

Inflected Forms

pillowcases (plural) pillow case (alternative)

Phrases

housewife pillowcase Oxford pillowcase

Synonyms

pillowslip case slip pillow slip

Questions

How do you pronounce pillowcase?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/.
What does pillowcase mean?
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.
Where does pillowcase come from?
From pillow + case.

How to pronounce pillowcase

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