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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One defining moment came in 2016, when Prince George famously wore Petite Plume pajamas to meet President Obama at Buckingham Palace. Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Celebrity guests were seen leaving the Gritti Palace hotel in central Venice wearing their interpretation of pajamas and loungewear before boarding small boats to reach the party. Gavin Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025 Bill Gates put a designer spin on the theme in Prada pajamas, while Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King both opted for glamorous looks. Erin Clack, People.com, 29 June 2025 The Houston rapper even hits a split in her pink pajamas to close out the ad. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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