pajama

noun

pa·ja·ma | \ pə-ˈjä-mə

How to pronounce pajama (audio)

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How to pronounce pajama (audio)

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Definition of pajama

: pajamas

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Recent Examples on the Web The collection features a colorful rope print design that appears on a kimono robe, pajama set, slip dresses, and an eye mask. — Kristen Shirley, Forbes, "Peter Dundas Launches Collection To Benefit Her Majesty Queen Silvia Of Sweden’s Charity, Childhood USA," 9 Apr. 2021 This mint green pajama set is practically begging to be worn outside with a pair of comfortable slides. — Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, "Wanna add a bit of luxury to your slumber? Silk pajamas are the answer," 16 Mar. 2021 The button-down style on this Eberjey pajama set is breastfeeding-friendly, which is a bonus for new moms. — Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, "25 useful gifts new parents actually want," 19 Oct. 2020 Flores, 44, was arrested at his home in the San Pedro area of Los Angeles and taken to a police car in handcuffs wearing pajama bottoms and a surf T-shirt. — CBS News, "Missing college student Kristin Smart killed during 1996 rape attempt, prosecutor says," 15 Apr. 2021 Flores, 44, was arrested at his home in the San Pedro area of Los Angeles and taken to a police car in handcuffs wearing pajama bottoms and a surf T-shirt. — Brian Melley, Anchorage Daily News, "Missing California college student Kristin Smart was killed in 1996 during an attempted rape, prosecutor says," 14 Apr. 2021 One of the men may have been wearing red plaid pajama bottoms. — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, "Woman sounds horn, thwarts attempted carjacking: Lakewood Police Blotter," 3 Apr. 2021 Down duvets and pajama pants have also been popular with Shopping readers in the past couple of weeks. — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, "The best pillows of 2021: Buffy, Casper, Brooklinen and more," 1 Apr. 2021 A year ago, nobody wore pajama bottoms to a meeting. — Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, "I hugged someone today, and it was wonderful," 31 Mar. 2021

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“Pajama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pajama. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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