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
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
Gerry Belcher, the hotel owner, said many people arrived "in just their nightclothes".
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2014
Richard Garrett climbed from his bed and walked downstairs in his nightclothes.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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