pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
pajamaed adjective

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Nothing seems as appealing as my soft and stretchy pajama bottoms — but maybe, just maybe, Scarlett Johansson’s mega-voluminous pants are the exception. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 She was seen in a Hamas video in pajama bottoms, drenched in blood. Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Must-have item: Prada boots in all variations, denim coat, pajama suits, Dolce & Gabbana full velvet look, Zegna wide-legs pant to be matched with a jacket or a caban. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 In honor of Valentine’s Day, Skims tapped Rosé to model the brand’s comfortable yet cute lingerie and pajama sets—adorned with hearts and kiss prints in pretty shades of pink, red, and beyond. Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pajama 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian leg + jāma garment

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pajama was in 1801

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“Pajama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajama. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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