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babydoll

British  
/ ˈbeɪbɪˌdɒl /

noun

    1. a short sleeveless nightgown or dress with a loose skirt

    2. ( as modifier )

      a babydoll dress

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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When cheerleader Reece Weaver showed up on Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts” with her babydoll voice and swivel-hipped moves, she became a breakout star.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The babydoll itself debuted in the 1940s as a nightgown whose abbreviated length was the result of war-rationed fabric.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Gardeners at the September meetup were dressed in various looks, from frayed overalls and baseball caps to babydoll dresses and chokers.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2025

The 1940s was also apparent in the babydoll gowns whose myriad-colored stripes confused the eye.

From Washington Times Sep. 30, 2022

His hair is mussed and he’s wearing wide-leg denim trousers and an ivory babydoll top with a Peter Pan collar.

From Washington Post May 24, 2022

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