nightclothes
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of nightclothes
Example Sentences
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It tore nightclothes from people who had been sleeping moments before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
It took some convincing to explain my mission, but I spoke polite and firm and held out the bread pudding, and the children snuck out in their nightclothes and just about dove into the bowl.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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