nightclothes
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of nightclothes
Example Sentences
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In Montgomery City, Mo., Mr. Moskowitz observes, “people got out in their nightclothes to see the racers roar through” at 3:50 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
He spoke briefly to Elizabeth, who was in her nightclothes, before being hauled off by security guards.
From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2022
So Saturday night, she turned her nightclothes inside out and backward, and came downstairs to show her parents her plan.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2019
The Daily Telegraph says the 40-year-old "was still in her nightclothes when the news she didn't dare believe came through".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2018
We passed countless people standing in the streets like statues, their toes bare on the stones, nightclothes blowing in the unnatural breeze, mouths agape.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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