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
Leonid: “We take food, bed linen, pillows. Blankets, forks, spoons, pans.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
She was found by paramedics, lying in soiled clothing and bed linen, Mold Crown Court has heard.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 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
Somehow, I felt surprised that the room was still the same—except that Mary had changed the bed linen.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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