sheets
|sheets|
/ʃiːts/
(sheet)
flat covering
Etymology
'sheet' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceat,' where 'sceat' meant 'corner' or 'sheet.'
'sceat' transformed into the Middle English word 'schete,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sheet.'
Initially, it meant 'corner' or 'sheet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large rectangular piece of fabric or material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large rectangular piece of fabric used to cover a bed.
I changed the sheets on the bed.
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Noun 2
a broad, flat, thin piece of material, such as paper, metal, or glass.
He wrote his notes on a sheet of paper.
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Noun 3
a continuous surface of ice or snow covering a large area.
The glacier formed a massive sheet of ice.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39