How to Use pillowcase in a Sentence

pillowcase

noun
  • The guests sent them off with a pillowcase full of cash.
    — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Just make sure to sleep on a pillowcase that is easy to wash!
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • Derek is awake and has managed to get the pillowcase off his head.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • Wake up to smooth hair and skin with these satin pillowcases.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Sheets and a pillowcase were on the bed, which was waiting to be made.
    — Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2013
  • Wrap a pillowcase or microfiber cloth around the head of your broom or mop.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Then put the bear (still in the pillowcase) in the dryer on low heat.
    — Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021
  • The best silk pillowcases have been found to help keep hair healthy too.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Donovan struck the man with the pillowcase in the back of the head with the stick.
    — Fox News, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Aim to wash your pillowcases once a week.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Even with a silk pillowcase or bonnet, curls can look limp, stretched, or dry.
    — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The four-piece sheet set comes with a flat sheet, top sheet, and two pillowcases.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The four-piece sheet set comes with a flat sheet, top sheet, and two pillowcases.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
  • Just slip a pillowcase over each blade, and then slide the fabric to the end of the blade.
    — Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The pad sits on top of your pillow or slips inside your pillowcase.
    — Simon Hill, Wired, 3 July 2021
  • Roll up a sheet set and then place it inside a matching pillowcase.
    — Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Some want to help by holding a tool or putting a pillowcase on their new pillow.
    — cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Bed includes a line of sheets and pillowcases in a milky off-white hue.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 16 Aug. 2019
  • The zipper helps keep the pillowcase on your pillow and germs out.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Gift them this funny but cute pillowcase insert that will bring on all the smiles.
    — Bianca Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022
  • 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 hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • Theo shoved the things into her pillowcase and got to the front door, panting.
    — Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Coat the stamp with fabric paint and press onto a pillowcase.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Soak for at least an hour, then wash the pillowcase in your washing machine.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Want a one-stop shop for the best sheets, pillowcases, and a blanket?
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
  • Leave the pillowcase at home and choose the right-sized collection bag for your child.
    — Fahmina Hussain, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2017
  • 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

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