pajama

American  

[puh-jah-muh, -jam-uh] / pəˈdʒɑ mə, -ˈdʒæm ə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling pajamas.

   a pajama top; a lounging outfit with pajama pants.

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Usage

What does pajama mean? The word pajama, without an s, is used as a modifier in terms involving pajamas—the clothes you wear to sleep in.It’s used in terms like pajama pants, pajama top, and pajama party.It is typically spelled as pyjama by speakers of British English (who use the spelling pyjamas for the noun).You could say that whatever clothes you change into before going to bed are your pajamas. Traditionally, though, pajamas are specifically made and sold as clothes for sleeping in, typically consisting of soft, loose-fitting pants or shorts and a (sometimes matching) top. There are many different types and styles, such as nightgowns. Clothes considered pajamas aren’t only worn for sleeping—many people wear them as loungewear.The word pajamas is commonly and informally abbreviated as p.j.’s, and the term p.j. can be used as an informal replacement of pajama, as in p.j. pants. The word jammies is an even more informal word for pajamas, and the word jammie can replace pajama in the same way, as in jammie pants.Example: I have a lot of pajama bottoms that I wear around the house, but I never sleep in them.

Etymology

Origin of pajama

pajamas

Example Sentences

Paid influencers across Europe have posted hundreds of videos of free pajama sets, hair dryers and coffee cups they’ve gotten on Temu free thanks to promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Garcia told Kiley, then 14, to pack an overnight bag and some pajamas, assuming they would be back the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

They open the traditional gifts: one night, matching pajamas from grandparents; another night, books from an aunt and uncle; another night, chocolate gelt.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s different this year: Ogle has cut back on Christmas-themed clothing and added more pajamas and other staples that don’t require big discounts once the holiday ends.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apparently she wants skin cream, candles, cheap jewelry, expensive pajamas, aromatherapy shower pods, and a pillow that does heated shiatsu massage.

From Barron's