SLIPCOVER


Meaning of SLIPCOVER in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: slip (I) + cover

1. : a cover that may be slipped off and on ; specifically : a protective or decorative usually cloth or plastic covering for furniture (as sofas and chairs) that is usually designed to fit closely

2.

a. : a paper or fabric cover readily slipped on or off a book : jacket

b. : slipcase

II. transitive verb

: to cover with a slipcover

slipcover a chair in chintz

an unusual decorative screen that you can slipcover … to match the other fabric furnishings — House Beautiful

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.