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nightdress

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/ ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs /
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noun

nightclothes.
a nightgown.

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Origin of nightdress

First recorded in 1705–15; night + dress

Words nearby nightdress

nightclub, night coach, night court, night crawler, night dancer, nightdress, night editor, nightfall, night fighter, nightglow, nightgown
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Words related to nightdress

lingerie, pajamas, wrapper, wrap, robe, camisole, dishabille, teddy, peignoir, nightie, negligee, sleeper, nightshirt, nightwear, jams, jammies, loungewear

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British Dictionary definitions for nightdress

nightdress
/ (ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs) /

noun

British a loose dress worn in bed by womenAlso called: nightgown, nightie
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