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 silhouette is relaxed enough to feel like pajamas, yet structured enough to look polished for casual outings and travel days. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 Head to Cozy Earth to pick up plush bamboo sheets, buttery-soft pajamas, or even the joggers that both my mom and I swear by. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 One day, a man brought me shampoo, pink pajamas, and a toothbrush. Shelly Kittleson, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026 Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them. Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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