jammies

plural noun

jam·​mies ˈja-mēz How to pronounce jammies (audio)
informal
: pajamas sense 2
It was, by then, nine fifteen and I wasn't sure how advisable it was to call on folks at that hour. I didn't think anyone would be in bed, but they might be in their jammies, engrossed in their favorite television show.Sue Grafton

Examples of jammies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her fashion is more kid-like, with playful heart, star and flower designs on jammies and flouncy preschool-friendly dresses and swim gear. Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Jan. 2023 Looks stylish, though slightly less festive than matching jammies! Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2022 Al Roker and Family Still on the mend, Al Roker sat down for a festive meal with his family — all in matching jammies! People Staff, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2022 Plus, some testers who struggle with overheating at night said that these jammies were great for keeping them at a good temperature. Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 2 Jan. 2023 Many families get pictures of themselves wearing their jammies by the tree or fireplace. Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2022 After a totally normal Christmas — full of jammies and family and LED lights — the celebs rang in a normal New Year. Vulture, 2 Jan. 2022 As the end cap to the holiday season, the night is for hedonistic pursuits—even if those pursuits are getting into your comfiest velour jammies and settling in for the night. Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2022 These flannel jammies come in a variety of styles and in sizes up to XL for adults, as well as 0-12 months for babies. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Nov. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jammies was in 1912

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“Jammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jammies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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