nightgown

American  

[nahyt-goun] / ˈnaɪtˌgaʊn /

noun

1. a loose gown, worn in bed by women or children.

2. Archaic. a dressing gown.

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nightgown British  

/ ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn /

noun

1. another name for nightdress

2. a man's nightshirt

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Etymology

Origin of nightgown

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; night, gown

Example Sentences

He didn't mind the nightgown, though he hated it when they remembered to fold the mitten part over his hands.

From Literature

When I leaned farther out, I saw Aunt Pretty sitting on the front porch in her big white nightgown.

From Literature

This exact white nightgown, right down to the dirty hem.

From Literature

She is teaching me how to sew, and we are making pretty nightgowns and robes that she will sell to the families of new brides for their trousseaux.

From Literature

Then she pulls a second graham cracker out of her nightgown pocket and takes a bite.

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Related Words

• lingerie
• pajamas