nightgown

noun

night·​gown ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n 

1

archaic : dressing gown

2

: a loose garment for wear in bed

Synonyms of nightgown

• gown
• pajamas

Examples of nightgown in a Sentence

decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas

Recent Examples on the Web

Abrams opted to go full go vampire, donning a long black wig and fake blood that spilled onto her lace nightgown costume. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

In a featureless void, Irwin appears, wearing a long nightgown and a commedia dell’arte mask. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Sightings of the spectral woman in a nightgown and bonnet have been reported by many people. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Here are the differences between a nightgown and a muumuu—or more accurately, muumuu. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nightgown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

nightgown

noun

night·​gown -ˌgau̇n 

: a long loose garment worn in bed