flat sheet

[/flæt ʃiːt/]
nounpl: flat sheets
lençol de cima
1. a rectangular piece of fabric used as bedding, placed between the sleeper and blankets or comforter, without elastic corners
She changed the flat sheet on the bed every week.
Ela trocava o lençol de cima da cama toda semana.
2. in bedding terminology, the sheet placed on top of the fitted sheet and under the blanket or duvet
The flat sheet provides an extra layer of comfort and warmth.
O lençol de cima fornece uma camada extra de conforto e calor.
In both Brazilian and Portuguese households, bed sheets are typically sold in sets including fitted sheets and flat sheets. The flat sheet is considered essential bedding and is changed regularly as part of household cleaning routines. In American culture, flat sheets are standard in most bedding sets, whereas some European countries rely more heavily on duvet covers without top sheets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top sheetbed sheetplain sheet
Antonyms / Antônimos
fitted sheetelastic sheet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lençol de cima
most common term for the top sheet in bedding sets
General Brazilian
lençol simples
alternative term emphasizing the simple, elastic-free nature
Portugal
lençol de cima
same terminology as Brazil
Portugal
lençol liso
emphasizes the smooth, flat quality

Related Words

fitted sheetpillowcaseduvetbeddinglinencomforter

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's sheets clean
three sheets to the wind
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