pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə  -ˈja- 

: pajamas

pajamaed

pə-ˈjä-məd 

-ˈja-

adjective

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To further prevent the risk of a breakdown, Baez urges parents to bring familiar objects such as pajamas, toys, and blankets along for the trek. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Perfect for travel, running errands, and everything in between, score these wide-leg bottoms from Skrtimory, and pajama-soft Wantschun pick. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Corrin mentions Airelles Val d’Isère, where nightly gifts have included ski socks, pajamas, and perfume. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Surviving triple-digit heat—and looking good doing it—is no easy feat, but thankfully Amazon has a lineup of ultra-comfy work pants that look polished while feeling more like pajamas. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pajama

• pajama party

Rhymes for pajama

• agama
• bahama
• ulama
• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama
• gama
• lama
• llama
• mama