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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In the photo, Sofia is slumped in her car seat, pacifier in her mouth and wearing pink pajamas and a coordinating pink hair bow. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Riff Raff the butler, his moody sister Magenta, pajamas-wearing Columbia and, the creature in the golden skivvies? Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025 Ododos’ Modal Soft Wide-leg Pants feel like pajamas thanks to their relaxed fit and buttery soft material, but pleats, pockets, and a slight flare provide a business casual look in the skies. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025 Wear warm pajamas and use a fluffy comforter each night, and you're all set. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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