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
Behind him are lighted ones with people in their nightclothes standing in the road.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018
Gerry Belcher, the hotel owner, said many people arrived "in just their nightclothes".
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2014
A tall white woman in her nightclothes leaned against the wainscoting in the kitchen.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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