baby doll


noun
  1. a doll, especially one resembling a human baby.

  2. Often baby dolls. Also called baby doll nightgown, baby doll pajamas. a garment for women or girls consisting of a hip-length top of delicate fabric often decorated with ruffles, ribbons, or lace, with a matching panty, worn for sleeping.

  1. a short dress styled to resemble this.

Origin of baby doll

1
First recorded in 1860–65
  • Also ba·by·doll (for defs. 2, 3) .

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British Dictionary definitions for babydoll

babydoll

/ (ˈbeɪbɪˌdɒl) /


noun
    • a short sleeveless nightgown or dress with a loose skirt

    • (as modifier): a babydoll dress

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