pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
pajamaed adjective

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As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore. Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026 Expect, perhaps, a crescent moon in pajamas to be a new favorite. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Choose from long and short classic notch collar pajama sets and beautiful robes. ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 Act fast to snag Apple AirPods, Dearfoams slippers, Cozy Earth pajamas, and more coveted finds while prices start at $20. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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