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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The second shot in her round-up appeared to be a snapshot from a Christmas past as the three Kardashian sisters sat on a sofa in matching cheetah print pajamas. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 The new suites feature a privacy door, a lie-flat bed, and premium amenities like pajamas and a mattress pad. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025 The boy is wearing a white Christmas pajama onesie with Christmas trees and bells on it. Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025 That forces them to turn to other ways to find comfort—like wearing pajamas. Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Nov. 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 24 Nov. 2025.

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