nightgown

noun

night·​gown ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n How to pronounce nightgown (audio)
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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However, Stone has moved away from the more classic styles (like those reminiscent of a nightgown) in favor of subtlety. Ángela Moreno Vallejo, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2025 Made from 100 percent cotton with a flowy, relaxed fit, the nightgown delivers cooling comfort no matter how high the dew point is. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025 In the first two minutes of Too Much, the show’s protagonist Jessica (portrayed by Megan Stalter) wears the up-and-coming brand’s India nightgown — a red and white micro gingham design with a frilled collar and rickrack trim. Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025 On TikTok, videos made using the hashtag #nightgown have increased 200% in the last 12 months. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightgown

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightgown was in the 15th century

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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightgown. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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nightgown

noun
night·​gown -ˌgau̇n How to pronounce nightgown (audio)
: a long loose garment worn in bed

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