nightwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nightwear
Example Sentences
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Last year's top-listed items women's toiletries and perfumes, jewellery, nightwear and make-up, according to the platform.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
Layer up with clothes, safely use a hot water bottle, and make sure you have warm nightwear.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025
Government officials in Suzhou posted pictures of people wearing nightwear online, along with the offenders’ name, ID number and other personal information.
From The Guardian • Jan. 25, 2020
The only issue is hiding his special nightwear from the kids.
From Slate • Aug. 12, 2014
She was standing in the doorway in her nightwear, clutching the jamb, cradling her belly in one hand.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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