pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
pajamaed adjective

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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Attendees wear everything from full sequined looks to pajama sets with Ugg slippers. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 Give the gift of coziness with this super soft pajama set. Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 That’s Soft on the Skin and Temperature-Regulating Rather than gifting loungewear lovers yet another hoodie, get them something luxurious, like this sating pajama set. Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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