nightgown

noun

night·​gown ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n How to pronounce nightgown (audio)
1
archaic : dressing gown
2
: a loose garment for wear in bed

Examples of nightgown in a Sentence

decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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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 That’s the equivalent of the white nightgown in which so many female opera protagonists sing their dying arias just before the final curtain. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024 Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightgown 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightgown was in the 15th century

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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightgown. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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nightgown

noun
night·​gown -ˌgau̇n How to pronounce nightgown (audio)
: a long loose garment worn in bed

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