Synonyms & related words for pillowcase

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of pillowcase — including bedspread, bedclothes, comforter, bedcover, bedding, coverlet. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to pillowcase

Explore words related to pillowcase — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pillowslip, pillow, duvet, bedlinen, bedsheets, mattress, blankets, pillowy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for pillowcase

Common synonyms for pillowcase include bedspread, bedclothes, comforter, bedcover, bedding, coverlet, counterpane, eiderdown — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does pillowcase come from?

The word pillowcase breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pillow, from Latin pulvinus (“cushion”); and case, from Latin capsa (“box, container”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.