pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
pajamaed adjective

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

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After Roman was born, then came the Eagles onesies, pajamas and watching games at home. Frank Langfitt, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025 Each care package included a blanket, pajama, various gift cards, and a personalized note from a chapter member. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 The pajamas are covered in hearts that are on-theme for Valentine’s Day, but they can easily be worn year-round, too. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Last, but certainly not least on our list of last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts, a new pair of pajamas for your resident bedfellow is always a bright idea. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pajama 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian leg + jāma garment

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pajama was in 1801

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“Pajama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajama. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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