pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə  -ˈja- 

: pajamas

pajamaed

pə-ˈjä-məd 

-ˈja-

adjective

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each suitcase will hold a stuffed bear, a handmade blanket, McDonald’s gift certificates, pajamas, socks, toys and other personal essentials, the release said. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

The airline even encourages guests to change into their complimentary pajamas without leaving the suite. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025

Moonlight’s Eco pajamas are long-standing bestsellers—and there are always new colors and prints to try. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025

Loved to see her in her pajamas while everyone else committed to skinny-dipping. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian pā leg + jāma garment

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pajama

• pajama party

Rhymes for pajama

• agama
• bahama
• ulama
• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama
• gama
• lama
• llama
• mama