sleepwear

[sleep-wair]

noun

1. garments, as nightgowns or pajamas, worn worn for sleeping sleeping or at bedtime.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleepwear¹

First recorded in 1950–55; sleep + wear

Example Sentences

“What we saw from Cafeteria was how important comfort was, so we’ve continued to focus on casuals and sweats, as well as sleepwear and intimates with that in mind,” Phillips said.

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"Small businesses like us feel squeezed," says the owner of sleepwear brand Helopopy.

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Next year, L’Agence will add intimate apparel and sleepwear to its collection and plans to open half a dozen new stores.

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Boyd remembers hosting pajama party sales events at his stores where customers would show up in outrageous sleepwear — see-through nighties and G-strings.

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The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children.

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