pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə  -ˈja- 

: pajamas

pajamaed

pə-ˈjä-məd 

-ˈja-

adjective

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Surviving triple-digit heat—and looking good doing it—is no easy feat, but thankfully Amazon has a lineup of ultra-comfy work pants that look polished while feeling more like pajamas. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Gina also happens to be a mom to a 23-month-old, which means she’s tested every pair of baby pajamas and baby bottles on the market. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026

Pack cooling bamboo pajamas Hotel rooms in the United States tend to be frigid. — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

The effortlessly cool pair has a relaxed fit and adjustable tie waistband, which gives them a pajama-like feel. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu pājāma, from Persian pā leg + jāma garment

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pajama

• pajama party

Rhymes for pajama

• agama
• bahama
• ulama
• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama
• gama
• lama
• llama
• mama