bed linen

noun

1. sheets and pillowcases.

bed linen

noun

1. sheets and pillowcases for a bed

Word History and Origins

Origin of bed linen¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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

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

Related Words

• bedding
• pillowcase