nightwear

[ nahyt-wair ]

noun

1. night clothes.

nightwear

/ ˈnaɪtˌwɛə /

noun

1. apparel worn in bed or before retiring to bed; pyjamas, nightdress, dressing gown, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of nightwear¹

night + wear

Example Sentences

Rosa wears the same blue nightwear and is holding the hands of two older cousins.

From BBC

The chain's owner, Associated British Foods, said sales of nightwear, leisure and children's clothing have increased compared to before the pandemic.

From BBC

Even clad in his nightwear he radiated calm and fortitude.

From Literature

She craved attention and she sure got it, with a wardrobe of custom gowns, pant suits and nightwear – well, she did spend a lot of time in bed.

From The Guardian

Zalando, Europe’s biggest online only fashion retailer, said it had seen strong demand for activewear, leisurewear and nightwear, as well as yoga clothes and accessories, running and training outfits.

From Reuters

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