Meaning of the word sheet in English

What does sheet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sheet

US /ʃiːt/

UK /ʃiːt/

a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to lie on or lie under

Example:

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I need to change the bed sheets today.

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The hospital uses white cotton sheets.

a piece of paper

Example:

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Please write your name on this sheet.

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He handed me a sheet of instructions.

Synonym:

page leaf folio

a broad, flat piece of material, typically metal or glass, used in construction or manufacturing

Example:

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The roof was covered with corrugated iron sheets.

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They installed large glass sheets for the windows.

Synonym:

plate panel slab

a wide, continuous expanse of something, such as water, ice, or flame

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A sheet of rain poured down.

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The lake was covered with a thin sheet of ice.

Synonym:

layer film coating

to cover with a sheet or sheets

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She sheeted the furniture before painting the room.

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The heavy snow sheeted the entire landscape.

Synonym:

cover drape overlay