How to Use slipcover in a Sentence

slipcover

noun
  • We put a slipcover on the sofa.
  • This slipcover is easy to remove for cleaning thanks to a near wrap-around zipper.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Aug. 2023
  • To add to the jolly scene, Moss crafted red plaid slipcovers out of sheets.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Then picture her alone in her home, on her pink sofa with the white slipcover, deep in focus.
    — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
  • What are the best recliner slipcovers to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • It’s made with a comfortable foam, and the slipcover can be removed and washed.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This couch has a removable slipcover that can be cleaned or replaced.
    — Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Give your slipcovers, pillow covers, and blankets a good wash.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • This chair has easy-to-remove slipcovers that make keeping your furniture clean a breeze.
    — Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2023
  • To remove dirt and stains and keep them smelling fresh, slipcovers should be washed seasonally.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Best of all is their price range, which rivals that of Ikea’s own slipcover replacements.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 13 June 2018
  • Use crisp, machine-washable cotton or linen slipcovers on sofas and chairs.
    — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 22 July 2017
  • There were plastic slipcovers on every piece of furniture that anyone could sit on or lean against.
    — CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The kitchen sink drain, the couch slipcover, and the mudroom floors can all be tackled with the vinegar sitting in your pantry right now.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 1 May 2023
  • Our top picks include water-resistant totes, rolling bags, and slipcovers.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Wash or dry clean removable slipcovers and cushion covers, and use a steam cleaner on the rest of your sofa.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Protect your furniture with slipcovers that can withstand any storm or season change.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 12 July 2023
  • Buy washable rugs or use the fabric as slipcovers on furniture cushions.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Prints are more forgiving than solids, and washable slipcovers allow for easy cleaning.
    — Marni Jameson, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2017
  • Be sure to always check your slipcover tags for specific care instructions.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Fahden describes it as the use of chintz, florals, pillows with a ruffled border, and box pleats on a slipcover.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
  • White bedding, curtains, carpet, and slipcovers keep the room from feeling too cavelike.
    — Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 16 Apr. 2014
  • An entry closet is now a bar with a slipcover in a Brunschwig & Fils fabric.
    — Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The multi-layered design keeps your phone safe from the dust and dirt too, fit with an inner hard shell and outer slipcover and holster.
    — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 17 Aug. 2020
  • But there are also dog beds, a giant sofa with a slipcover, and a really casual vibe.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Reinvigorate the look of your existing headboard by sewing up a simple slipcover to pull over the top.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The slipcover is, of course, removable if more persistent stains occur.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The super soft slipcover can be personalized so everyone knows who sits where!
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Stain resistant and easy-to-clean microsuede slipcovers mean that this sofa can take a licking and keep on ticking!
    — Laura Eckstein, Good Housekeeping, 14 May 2012
  • Which recliner slipcovers are best?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

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