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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Their pajama details, oversize knit dresses, the little black Prada dress and an exceptional shoe offering all stood out. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 Yet in reality, comfort typically takes the form of an oversized T-shirt or a quirky two-piece pajama set embellished with a playful print. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 One day that Johnson was there recently, Berger was also at the home, opening the front door barefoot in pajama bottoms. Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025 When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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