The bed linen
Example: Bed linen includes sheets and covers on bed
Definition
"The bed linen" refers to the fabric items used to cover and protect a bed, including sheets, pillowcases, and covers. These textiles provide comfort and hygiene for sleepers and are commonly changed and washed regularly in hospitality settings.
Etymology
The term "the bed linen" combines 'bed,' from Old English 'bedd,' meaning a place for sleep or rest, with 'linen,' originating from Latin 'linum,' referring to flax, a plant used to make fabric. Over time, 'linen' came to denote any fabric used for household textiles, including those on beds.
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"The bed linen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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