ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Loose-fitting trousers worn by both sexes in various southern Asian countries including India.
  2. (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

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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