What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pillowslip
Example
I need to wash the pillowslips on my bed. [pillowslips: plural noun]
Example
The hotel provided fresh pillowslips for each guest. [pillowslips: plural noun]
pillowcase
Example
I need to buy new pillowcases for my pillows. [pillowcases: plural noun]
Example
The pillowcase was soft and comfortable to sleep on. [pillowcase: singular noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pillowcase is more commonly used than pillowslip in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pillowslip and pillowcase?
Both pillowslip and pillowcase are informal terms and can be used interchangeably in most contexts without any difference in formality.
