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