sleepwear

American

[sleep-wair] / ˈslipˌwɛər /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of sleepwear

First recorded in 1950–55; sleep + wear

Example Sentences

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The trend of sleepwear as everyday wear is all the rage, according to fashion experts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

On the surface, sleepwear seems like a hard turn from where Equihua as a brand has carved its space.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

In Dongguan, a start-up called “Silky & Sage” crafts organic silk sleepwear and sells through community WeChat groups.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

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