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. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 Who would turn down supremely soft cashmere, luxury leather goods, or a new pair of pajamas? Madeline Fass, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2022 There’s nothing more elegant and effortless than a classic set of black silk pajamas. Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2022 Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing out of pajamas. Corina Knoll, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for pajamas 

Word History

Etymology

plural of pajama

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pajamas was in 1801

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“Pajamas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajamas. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

pajamas

plural noun
: a loose lightweight usually two-piece garment worn for sleeping or lounging
Etymology

from Hindi pājāma "loose lightweight trousers," from Persian "leg" and Persian jāma "garment"

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