Thesaurus results for NIGHTGOWN

nightgown

noun

ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n

Definition of nightgown next

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 Ellis was wearing just a blue nightgown, a headscarf and one sock when she was found, neighbor Junior Sharpe said. —

Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 The clip then cuts to the Golden Globe winner wearing a nightgown and robe to recreate Bassett’s iconic scene in 1995’s Waiting to Exhale. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026 Such a breeze up there to whip around your nightgown. —

David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 The looks build on this summer’s nightgown-as-daywear trend but are amped up and even sexier for the winter. —

Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightgown

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gown

Noun

Inspired by the spring 2026 collection, Taylor wore a figure-hugging gown with a white and gray breastplate that traced the contours of her bust, calling to mind a Greek statue.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Her co-star Chase Infiniti has also been a sartorial standout in several structured strapless gowns.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026