bedsheet

noun

bed·​sheet ˈbed-ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
: an oblong piece of usually cotton or linen cloth used as an article of bedding

Examples of bedsheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Models with large drum capacities (4 cubic feet and up) can wash king-size bedsheets and thick comforters without issue. Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024 Similar to typical worm silk that makes for comfy bedsheets, but much tougher, the material has inspired the invention of lighter and more breathable body armor and materials that could make airplane components stronger without adding weight. Jordan Pearson, New York Times, 16 May 2024 Previous leads Anthony and Kate (Simone Ashley) spend much of their return tangled in bedsheets, deep in the bliss of their honeymoon phase. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 The star recently stepped out in New York City for a luxury shopping trip wearing nothing but what appears to be a white bedsheet on her body, save for a teensy black thong underneath. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedsheet 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedsheet was in the 15th century

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“Bedsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedsheet. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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bedsheet

noun
bed·​sheet -ˌshēt How to pronounce bedsheet (audio)
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