slipcover

[slip-kuhv-er]

noun

1. a cover of cloth or other material for a piece of furniture, as an upholstered chair or sofa, made so as to be easily removable.

2. a book jacket.

verb (used with object)

1. to cover with a slipcover.

slipcover

/ ˈslɪpˌkʌvə /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): loose cover. a fitted but easily removable cloth cover for a chair, sofa, etc

2. a book jacket; dust cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of slipcover¹

First recorded in 1885–90; slip ¹ + cover

Example Sentences

Buy washable rugs or use the fabric as slipcovers on furniture cushions.

From Seattle Times

She went on to define it as “a skirt with enough cloth to slipcover New Jersey with a big poodle appliquéd on it.”

From New York Times

Contained within are the five films in cases with black-and-white illustrated slipcovers and just a speck of color to make the monochrome imagery pop.

From Washington Times

Refresh portable design elements such as slipcovers, throws and toss pillows.

From Seattle Times

From slipcovers to painted floors and reclaimed wood, no clear style may define what some consider “country-inspired décor.”

From Seattle Times