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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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In her nightdress she looked like an avenging angel.

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I pull my coat on over my nightdress and slip the small leather book into the pocket.

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A cool gust of air swept through her thin nightdress and caressed her face, an exquisite relief from the stale and heavy air of the house.

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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.

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

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