nightie

or night·y

[ nahy-tee ]

/ ˈnaɪ ti /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of nightie

First recorded in 1890–95; night(gown) + -ie

Words nearby nightie

nightdress, nightfall, nightglow, nightgown, nighthawk, nightie, nightingale, nightingale ward, nightingale, florence, nightjar, nightlife

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Example sentences from the Web for nightie

The encore was uproarious: three times Baby Phyllis had to lift her little leg and strike the match on her nightie.
Old Valentines|Munson Aldrich Havens
Soon's we get him unwrapped an' laid out in his nightie, out go the lights and you get back in the corner.
The Blind Lion of the Congo|Elliott Whitney
Of course, part of the milk spilled on his nightie but the remainder he drank greedily.
Polly in New York|Lillian Elizabeth Roy
Never mind, Allyn, sister will come in a few minutes and put your nightie on.
Teddy: Her Book|Anna Chapin Ray

Suzanne went up to the guest room and put herself to bed, not bothering to brush her teeth or even change into her nightie.
Makers|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for nightie

nightie

nighty

/ (ˈnaɪtɪ) /

noun plural nighties

informal short for nightdress

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nightie

or night·y

noun Informal.

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Origin of nightie

Words nearby nightie

Words related to nightie

Example sentences from the Web for nightie

British Dictionary definitions for nightie

nighty

noun plural nighties