nightie

noun

night·​ie ˈnī-tē 

variants or nighty

plural nighties

: a nightgown for a woman or child

Examples of nightie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No worries—per this Copenhagen Fashion Week darling, longline nighties are just as trendy as their mini counterparts. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Under the satin nightie, Holmes wore a white tank top that intentionally allowed her black bra straps to peek through. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

Soon after, an army of local women show up, strip a wary Julia of her gown and pray over her naked belly before dressing her in a new nightie and easing her down onto the bed. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

night(gown) + -ie

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightie

• almighty
• aphrodite
• flighty
• mighty