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nightdress

American  
[nahyt-dres] / ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs /

noun

  1. nightclothes.

  2. a nightgown.

nightdress British  
/ ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs /

noun

  1. Also called: nightgown.   nightie.  a loose dress worn in bed by women

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Etymology

Origin of nightdress

First recorded in 1705–15; night + dress

Example Sentences

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At the moment, however, Penelope’s only wish was to wrestle herself out of that absurd outfit and into her own plain flannel nightdress before nodding off.

From Literature

The cool air washed over her, fluttering her nightdress against bare legs.

From Literature

A list of items almost 100 pages long is being circulated that features meat, dairy, fruit, wine and spirits, toilet seats, wood, coats, swimwear, nightdresses, shoes, chandeliers and lawnmowers.

From BBC

Her nightdress caught on her ears as she pulled it over her head.

From Literature

Her partner Howard Mather said she had left the hospital grounds during a fire alarm wearing just a body warmer, nightdress and slippers.

From BBC

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