pajama

noun/pəˈdʒɑmə/

Frequency rank: #15,603 most common English word

Meaning

a loose, comfortable outfit worn for sleeping, usually consisting of a top and pants.

Illustration for the English word “pajama”

Example sentence

She changed into her favorite pajama set before settling down to watch a movie.

Synonyms & related words

  • sleepwear
  • nightwear
  • nightclothes

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