pajama

noun

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

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

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Now, not everyone is happy with this change, especially when some Gen Z come into the office in athleisure, crop tops, and some even go so far as to wear pajamas. Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The man was wearing red and black plaid pajama pants, black socks, and had a unique silver ring on his right index finger, officials said. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 Each gave his or her character individual flair: Luke Fish (playing Leaf) wore pajamas with Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario Bros. on them while Zay Cann (playing Logainne) seemed ready for the playground with their hair split into pigtails and overalls poked with pins and buttons. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025 An older woman, wearing pajamas and a tan beret, answered the door, then fetched the landlord and his wife. Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025 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 18 May. 2025.

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