Sheet: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheet

[ ʃiːt ]

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bed linen

A large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover it and keep it clean.

Synonyms

bed linen, bedding, linens

Examples of usage

It's time to change the bed sheet.
The bed sheet felt soft and comfortable.

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paper

A large rectangular piece of paper, especially one that is part of a set of papers that contain information.

Synonyms

document, form, paper

Examples of usage

Please fill out the information on the sheet.
The cheat sheet helped me pass the exam.

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metal

A large flat piece of metal, especially one that is used in construction or manufacturing.

Synonyms

foil, metal plate, panel

Examples of usage

The worker hammered the metal sheet into shape.
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 folha

🇮🇳 शीट

🇩🇪 Blatt

🇮🇩 lembar

🇺🇦 аркуш

🇵🇱 arkusz

🇯🇵 シート

🇫🇷 feuille

🇪🇸 hoja

🇹🇷 sayfa

🇰🇷 시트

🇸🇦 ورقة

🇨🇿 list

🇸🇰 list

🇨🇳 纸张

🇸🇮 list

🇮🇸 blað

🇰🇿 парақ

🇬🇪 ფურცელი

🇦🇿 vərəq

🇲🇽 hoja

Word origin

The word 'sheet' originated from Old English 'sceata', meaning 'piece of cloth'. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include various materials like paper and metal. The use of 'sheet' in reference to bed linen became popular in the 15th century. Today, 'sheet' is a commonly used word in various contexts, symbolizing a large, flat piece of material.