nightgown
noun
night·gown
ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n 
1
archaic
: dressing gown
2
: a loose garment for wear in bed
Examples of nightgown in a Sentence
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025
One doll, the height of a 3-foot-3 child, was dressed in a white nightgown and laid out on a couch.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Knit Sleep Chemise This soft knit sleep chemise is highly rated, with one shopper deeming it the softest and most comfortable nightgown.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Her eyes wide, her hair wild, her nightgown tangled.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightgown. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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nightgown
noun
night·gown
-ˌgau̇n
: a long loose garment worn in bed
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