nightshirt

as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed preferred nightshirts over pajama sets

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Recent Examples of nightshirt Made in the most sumptuous 22mm Mulberry silk, and tailored in a way that turns a classic nightshirt into something surprisingly glamorous, elegant cuff piping and mother-of-pearl buttons make this a sleepwear dream. Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 How about this gorgeous, striped nightshirt that can pair with a sweet, organic cotton pajama set for her mini? Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Theo smoked the cigarette to the bitter end, flipped the butt into the grass, and brushed the ashes off the front of her nightshirt. Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 Adults can choose between a two-piece long-john set or a warm and cozy two-piece flannel set, and women can also opt for a long nightshirt. Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nightshirt 
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Noun
  • The back of the dress added a sultry yet classy touch with a corset that laced up from the top to the bottom of the long gown.
    Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Bergdorf Goodman Cyber Monday Deals Designer items have been marked down to their lowest prices yet at Bergdorf Goodman, and select styles (like the gorgeous column gown below) are an extra 30% off at checkout.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Basically, with a few clever styling choices, Holmes found a way to make pajamas appropriate for a night out in New York City, trading a silk nightgown for a slip skirt and casual Uggs for a cross between a loafer and traditional house slipper.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The best silk pajamas—whether a luxe set, long nightgown, or button-down sleepshirt—never fail to feel like a little indulgence.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.
    EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2023
  • This modest short-sleeve nightdress features wide arm and neck holes for a comfortably loose fit.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023

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“Nightshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirt. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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