Meaning & Definition of word "Sheet"

Sheet

/ʃiːt/

noun:

  • 1. A large piece of paper, often rectangular, used for various purposes such as writing, printing, or wrapping.
    • Example: She wrote her notes on a sheet of paper.
  • 2. A bed cover made of cloth, often used to cover mattresses.
    • Example: He changed the sheet on his bed for a fresh one.
  • 3. A thin, flat piece of material, especially one of several that are stacked together.
    • Example: The artist used a sheet of metal to create the sculpture.
  • 4. A layer of a material, especially of a specific thickness or area.
    • Example: The lawyer provided a sheet summarizing the key points of the case.
  • 5. In finance, a document that summarizes financial data, often referred to as a balance sheet.
    • Example: We reviewed the balance sheet to assess the company's financial health.

verb:

  • 1. To cover or furnish with sheets.
    • Example: She will sheet the table with a nice cloth for the dinner party.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old English ‘sciht’ (related to the verb ‘to shoot’, meaning ‘to spread out’).

Common Phrases and Expressions

a sheet of paper:

a single rectangular piece of paper.

clean sheet:

a fresh start or a new beginning.

sheet music:

a written form of music notation.

Related Words

sheetrock:

A building material made from gypsum, used for wall construction.

sheet metal:

Thin metal sheets used in various manufacturing processes.

bedsheet:

A flat piece of cloth used on a bed.

Slang Meanings of sheet

Meaning: Used to express surprise or frustration ('Oh sheet!')

Example Sentence: Oh sheet, I forgot my keys!

Meaning: Referring to a situation or item in a derogatory way, implying it's worthless.

Example Sentence: This sheet of paper is useless now.