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
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
Behind him are lighted ones with people in their nightclothes standing in the road.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018
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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