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

In a clip posted to her Instagram Stories, the Duchess of Sussex wore her pajamas while cooking breakfast as music played in the background. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Prosecutors said Dee was found inside a fertilizer tank wrapped in a tarp in her pajamas and had duct tape around her face and neck, according to WTOL. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Think of it as undercover pajamas that happen to look incredibly put together. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

To further prevent the risk of a breakdown, Baez urges parents to bring familiar objects such as pajamas, toys, and blankets along for the trek. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 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