pajamas
plural noun
pa·ja·mas
pə-ˈjä-məz 
-ˈja-
1
: loose lightweight trousers formerly much worn in the Near East
2
: a loose usually two-piece lightweight suit designed especially for sleeping or lounging
called also pj's
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In a photo shared to Instagram, Richie wore a set of chic pajamas, surrounded by pink and silver balloons.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
But about two and a half hours later, Staub wandered outside the facility with her walker, wearing her pajamas, a robe, boots and gloves, the lawsuit states.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
Wearhouse has grown the name into new categories like denim, sportswear, dress shirts, underwear, pajamas, outerwear, and now, custom suiting and skin care in select doors.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Then our pajamas, put on early (for good measure) and inside out (no matter how itchy the seams).
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2023
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
But about two and a half hours later, Staub wandered outside the facility with her walker, wearing her pajamas, a robe, boots and gloves, the lawsuit states.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
Wearhouse has grown the name into new categories like denim, sportswear, dress shirts, underwear, pajamas, outerwear, and now, custom suiting and skin care in select doors.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Then our pajamas, put on early (for good measure) and inside out (no matter how itchy the seams).
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2023
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“Pajamas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajamas. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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pajamas
plural noun
pa·ja·mas
pə-ˈjäm-əz
-ˈjam-
: a loose lightweight usually two-piece garment worn for sleeping or lounging
Etymology
from Hindi pājāma "loose lightweight trousers," from Persian pā "leg" and Persian jāma "garment"
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