nightclothes

[ nahyt-klohz, -klohthz ]

plural noun

1. garments for wearing in bed, as pajamas or nightgowns.

nightclothes

/ ˈnaɪtˌkləʊðz /

plural noun

1. clothes worn in bed

Word History and Origins

Origin of nightclothes¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; night + clothes

Example Sentences

“Surely the captain doesn’t expect us to appear on deck in our nightclothes!”

From Literature

“Everyone was on the street in their nightclothes, and everyone was scared — they were afraid the warhead would explode,” Ratiev said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ivan was in his nightclothes, lying upside down on the bed with his feet in the air.

From Literature

He spoke briefly to Elizabeth, who was in her nightclothes, before being hauled off by security guards.

From Reuters

He yanked his overalls on over his nightclothes and stuck his feet in his shoes.

From Literature

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