Pajamas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pajamas is a noun meaning Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.
Meaning
Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.
More Meanings
- Loose-fitting trousers worn by both sexes in various southern Asian countries including India.
- (cricket, slang) The coloured uniform worn by players in professional limited overs matches.
Example Sentences
She put on a coat over her new pair of pajamas.
Word Forms
- pajama
Synonyms for pajamas
Depending on context, synonyms include pyjamas, pajama, pyjama.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyjamas, pyjama, jammies, nightwear, nightclothes, sleepwear.
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