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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My father, though already in pajamas, put on his blue bathrobe and hastened to the studio to operate. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the top has a boxier silhouette, scoop neckline, and cap sleeves, giving it a slightly dressier look than a typical pajama top and adding to the versatility. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Outside the building, people were seen in pajamas with their pets inside cages. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Wear your pajamas and create your own take-home art. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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