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