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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She was last seen wearing a baby blue and black hoodie, baby blue pajama bottoms and white shoes. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2025 With oversized lapels, pockets, and that classic pea coat fit, this is the perfect piece to layer over everything from pajamas to a matching set after a night of interrupted sleep. Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 The Red Eye Survivor There’s little glamour to be found in the overnight flight, so instead, go ahead and fully lean into the pajama look. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025 The Augustnoa Packing Cubes are 40 percent off and come in a generous pack of four for anything from undergarments and pajamas to shoes and sweaters. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 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 30 Dec. 2025.

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