p.j.'s
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of p.j.'s
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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The elves even cut pieces from Carney's kids' pajamas to make their own elf-sized pj's.
From Fox News • Dec. 21, 2021
And here’s another: The Donald J. Trump Collection could add a men’s lounge wear collection, including bathrobes, pj’s and slippers.
From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2017
On Sunday, while Oscar-goers donned their designer duds and Oscar-watchers in pj’s popped their popcorn and gawked from home, a small group of local hotel concierges hosted a special red carpet of their own.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2015
I have been caught a few times going to the local coffee shop wearing pj's.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2015
“Get you some pj’s and a nightie and a robe and some slippers,” she said.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
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