undersheet

Mattress cover layer

An undersheet is a sheet placed beneath the sleeper, covering the mattress.

It may be a flat sheet tucked in or a fitted sheet with elastic corners that grip the mattress.

The term distinguishes this sheet from the top sheet or covers that go over the sleeper.

bedding

fitted

Shaped to conform

duvet · quilt · blanket · coverlet · bedspread · throw · wrinkle-free · crisp · tucked · layering

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

flannel · jersey · microfiber · bamboo · silk · muslin · weave · breathable · moisture-wicking · softness

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

plush · silky · luxurious · soothing · cushioning · gentle · smooth · cooling · breathable · restful

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

  • restCessation of activity
  • bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
  • nighttimeDark hours between dusk and dawn

nap · siesta · doze · repose · dreamland · retire · snooze · recline · overnight · sleeper

protection

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

washable · sanitary · absorbent · incontinence · antimicrobial · padding · cushioning

Opposites
bedding layer position

undersheettop sheet

Bedding below the blanket

coverlet · bedspread · blanket · comforter · quilt

Family

under, sheet, sheets, sheeted, sheeting, underside, undergo, underneath, underscore

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G