jammies

plural noun

jam·​mies ˈja-mēz How to pronounce jammies (audio)
informal
: pajamas sense 2
It was, by then, nine fifteen and I wasn't sure how advisable it was to call on folks at that hour. I didn't think anyone would be in bed, but they might be in their jammies, engrossed in their favorite television show.Sue Grafton

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Her fashion is more kid-like, with playful heart, star and flower designs on jammies and flouncy preschool-friendly dresses and swim gear. Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Jan. 2023 Looks stylish, though slightly less festive than matching jammies! Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2022 Al Roker and Family Still on the mend, Al Roker sat down for a festive meal with his family — all in matching jammies! People Staff, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2022 Plus, some testers who struggle with overheating at night said that these jammies were great for keeping them at a good temperature. Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 2 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for jammies 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jammies was in 1912

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“Jammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jammies. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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