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sleepwear

American  
[sleep-wair] / ˈslipˌwɛər /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of sleepwear

First recorded in 1950–55; sleep + wear

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A review of sleepwear and bedding fibre types found that bedding and clothing can affect thermal comfort during sleep.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Plus, as sleepwear styles become more fashionable, it’s hard to think of them as strictly for the slovenly set.

From MarketWatch Feb. 26, 2026

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

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.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2024

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