pajamas
plural noun
pa·ja·mas
pə-ˈjä-məz 
-ˈja-
1
: loose lightweight trousers formerly much worn in the Near East
2
: a loose usually two-piece lightweight suit designed especially for sleeping or lounging
called also pj's
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In a photo shared to Instagram, Richie wore a set of chic pajamas, surrounded by pink and silver balloons.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
Who would turn down supremely soft cashmere, luxury leather goods, or a new pair of pajamas?
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2022
There’s nothing more elegant and effortless than a classic set of black silk pajamas.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2022
Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing out of pajamas.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2022
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
Who would turn down supremely soft cashmere, luxury leather goods, or a new pair of pajamas?
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2022
There’s nothing more elegant and effortless than a classic set of black silk pajamas.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2022
Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing out of pajamas.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2022
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pajamas
plural noun
pa·ja·mas
pə-ˈjäm-əz
-ˈjam-
: a loose lightweight usually two-piece garment worn for sleeping or lounging
Etymology
from Hindi pājāma "loose lightweight trousers," from Persian pā "leg" and Persian jāma "garment"
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