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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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film). Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Dennis Basso proved velvet can look luxe at any price, setting a stretch-velvet pajama set with lace sleeves from his QVC line next to a mainline gown with similar detailing. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 To date, the children have collected a total of 2,754 pairs of pajamas. Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026 And along with being as comfortable as your favorite pajamas, it can easily be styled with different accessories for any occasion. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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