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Definition of slipcover

slipcover

/ˈslɪpˌkʌv.ɚ/
slip · cov · er
Plural:slipcovers
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Adjective:slipcovered
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Past Simple:slipcovered
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Past Participle:slipcovered
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Present Participle:slipcovering
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slipcover Lexical Profile

slipcover Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A removable fitted cloth cover placed over a piece of upholstered furniture, such as a sofa or armchair, for protection or decoration.

Example

"She bought a washable cotton slipcover to protect the living room sofa from pet hair and spills."

2

A protective paper wrapper or open-ended box for a book.

Example

"The collector's edition of the novel came inside a sturdy cardboard slipcover."

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• verb

1

North American To fit or provide a piece of upholstered furniture with a removable cloth cover.

Example

"Instead of paying to reupholster the old armchairs, they decided to slipcover them in white linen."

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• Nearby Words

slinky
slip
slipcased
slipcover
slipdress
slipknot
slipmouth

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slipcover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slipcover
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