bed linen

American  

noun

1. sheets and pillowcases.

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bed linen British  

noun

1. sheets and pillowcases for a bed

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Etymology

Origin of bed linen

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, supplies moses baskets filled with donated bed linen, toiletries, and clothing to support vulnerable families.

From BBC

The room beyond the door was an opulent suite, filled with every shade of red imaginable, from the bed linens to the cushy rugs and heavy drapes.

From Literature

Maids bustled from door to door, carrying bed linens.

From Literature

And yet many compelling new products, like the chair, sofas and bed linens presented below, are about rest and relaxation.

From New York Times

Overworked officers assigned to guard Epstein had failed to recognize he had amassed a surplus of bed linens.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bedding
• pillowcase