pajama

noun

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

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

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Take a shower before changing into pajamas for bed. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 The pajamas are crafted from bamboo and designed for sensory comfort. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Pajamas, Underwear, and Socks Like workout clothing, the inside of pajamas, underwear, and socks is where the presence of body soils like sweat and dead skin is at its highest concentration. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Her history of breast cancer disqualifies her from taking HRT, but she’s spent about $500 on items like cooling pajamas to relieve debilitating hot flashes. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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