pillow sham

noun

1. an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow.

pillow sham

noun

1. a decorative cover for a bed pillow

Word History and Origins

Origin of pillow sham¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Do not rumple that dainty lace pillow-sham, nor strew your clothing over every chair and sofa, to the irritation of the mistress.

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This design is for the corner of a scarf, spread, tidy or pillow-sham and is very popular, as it is effective though simply made.

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As here represented it will be easy to copy either for a pillow-sham or for any article of decoration or personal use desired.

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She gasped a little, sat down on the floor, and began mopping up the stream of warm blood with a pillow-sham.

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That tent of ours has stuck out on the landscape like a horse fly on a pillow sham.

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