bed linen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bed linen
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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I told her I would take care of the towels and bed linen, etc.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
It also said towels and bed linen were included on board the craft, as well as a continental, American or vegetarian breakfast "every morning at the property".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2023
Leonid: “We take food, bed linen, pillows. Blankets, forks, spoons, pans.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
Each house has a bathroom, bedroom and open kitchen and comes fully equipped with bed linen, kettle and coffee maker.
From Reuters ● Dec. 23, 2021
On the side of the road, a field stretched out like green bed linen, dotted by mango trees with faded leaves struggling to retain their color against the drying wind.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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