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nightwear

nightwear

1 1.4
Clothes you wear in bed for sleeping
  • noun
  • /ˈnaɪtˌwɛr/
translation icon : ropa de dormir
  • They were dressed in a variety of nightwear or hastily pulled-on mismatches.

Examples

  • He bought a new set of nightwear that was soft and perfect for sleeping.

  • 'Cause we are in desperate need of sexy nightwear.

  • Not only are these new styles a fashion-forward way to wear a beach cover-up, but they make an easy transition from beachwear to nightwear.

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  • After a long day, she changed into her comfortable nightwear and climbed into bed.

  • The store has a range of stylish nightwear for both men and women.

Synonyms

nightgown
vsnightwear
60 1.0

A loose dress that women and girls wear to sleep

covers all types of sleep garments rather than being only dresses
nightie
vsnightwear
  • Informal
13 3.3

A loose, comfortable dress women wear for sleeping

is the broader term for all clothes intended for sleeping
nightshirt
vsnightwear
6 2.4

A loose shirt worn in bed for sleeping

is the general label for sleep clothing rather than a shirt form
nightdress
vsnightwear
  • UK
4 2.0

A loose dress that women and girls wear in bed

is the general category for any clothing used during sleep
sleepwear
vsnightwear
2 1.1

Clothes like pajamas or nightgowns worn for sleeping

is the general term for clothes designed to be worn in bed
sleeper
vsnightwear
  • US
1 3.2

A one-piece pajama with covered feet for babies and children

is the general term for sleep clothes, not a single garment style
nightclothes
vsnightwear
1.8

Clothes you wear in bed for sleeping, like pajamas

is the broader everyday word for clothes used while sleeping
night-robe
vsnightwear
  • Archaic
6.1

A loose dress that women wear in bed

is the general name for bedtime garments not limited to robes

How Comfortable

onesie
9 3.6
nightgown
60 1.0
nightwear
1 1.4
nightshirt
6 2.4

Surface Forms

nightwear singular
nightwears plural

Morphology

nightwear = night + wear (transparent) = night + wear

The meaning is directly derived from the compound 'night' + 'wear' (clothing worn at night), which is readily inferable by learners.

Etymology

The word nightwear is simply night + wear, where night means 'the time when it is dark' and wear means 'clothes'. So nightwear literally means clothes you wear at night, which is why it refers to the clothes you put on for sleeping.