sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)

Examples of sleepwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over the next year, the brand will launch outerwear and is exploring sleepwear down the line. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 July 2024 However, fabric softeners can reduce the performance of some specialty items, such as flame resistant children's sleepwear and fit-dry workout gear. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 Bonus points always go to dresses with pockets. $70 at Free People Barely there sleepwear Staying cool doesn’t stop after the sun goes down. Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024 The company offers bodysuits, tops, onesies, leggings, shorts, outfits, sleepwear, shoes, and more. Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sleepwear 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleepwear was in 1935

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleepwear. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.

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