slipcover

noun

slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkə-vər How to pronounce slipcover (audio)
: a cover that may be slipped off and on
specifically : a removable covering for an article of furniture

Examples of slipcover in a Sentence

We put a slipcover on the sofa.
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The practical takeaway — start with the three cheapest changes (plants, lighting, pillows), then move to rugs, curtains and slipcovers. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Lighter curtains and a slipcover in a fresh tone add brightness. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Two-inch straps tipped with zinc alloy hooks lock the cover down and cut back on the constant readjusting that plagues cheaper slipcovers. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Their plush sofas with removable slipcovers were a prime example of this. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slipcover

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slipcover was in 1856

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slipcover

noun
slip·​cov·​er ˈslip-ˌkəv-ər How to pronounce slipcover (audio)
: a removable covering for a piece of furniture
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