Definition of nightshirtnext
as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed preferred nightshirts over pajama sets

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Recent Examples of nightshirt Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 And a history of the regiment that protected Lincoln says that in Mary Todd Lincoln’s absence, Derickson slept in the same bed as Lincoln, in the President’s nightshirt. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024 Best Cyber Monday Deals on Fashion and Beauty Stay cozy during the holidays with a soft nightshirt for 40% off, a pair of cozy slippers that's $50 off, and a stylish loungewear set for only $30. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024 An 1895 book by Thomas Chamberlin, an officer in the regiment that guarded Lincoln, also mentioned the sleeping arrangement, and that Derickson would wear Lincoln’s nightshirts. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nightshirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightshirt
Noun
  • Swift—dressed in a custom Christian Dior wedding gown—reportedly read her lengthy vows from a gold book, bringing Kelce to tears, per NBC News.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • This nightgown is made from the same lightweight material, comes in a dozen prints, and is 71 percent off.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • On June 19, police sent an undercover officer in the hotel, where he was greeted by a woman in a nightgown.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

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“Nightshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightshirt. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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