as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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Recent Examples of nightgown
Made from 100 percent cotton with a flowy, relaxed fit, the nightgown delivers cooling comfort no matter how high the dew point is.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
In the first two minutes of Too Much, the show’s protagonist Jessica (portrayed by Megan Stalter) wears the up-and-coming brand’s India nightgown — a red and white micro gingham design with a frilled collar and rickrack trim.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
On TikTok, videos made using the hashtag #nightgown have increased 200% in the last 12 months.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Lake Pajamas Pima Nightgown in Classic Red Elizabeth Floral
Prefer to slip into a nightgown after a long day?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
In the first two minutes of Too Much, the show’s protagonist Jessica (portrayed by Megan Stalter) wears the up-and-coming brand’s India nightgown — a red and white micro gingham design with a frilled collar and rickrack trim.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025
On TikTok, videos made using the hashtag #nightgown have increased 200% in the last 12 months.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Lake Pajamas Pima Nightgown in Classic Red Elizabeth Floral
Prefer to slip into a nightgown after a long day?
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nightgown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgown
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The hair matched her shimmering, orange-gold Gucci gown and dramatic makeup beat.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Among the first to draw the camera flashes were Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, the ultimate mother-daughter duo, both in custom Gucci gowns.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgown. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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