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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She was last seen wearing black pajamas. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Khai wears adorable animal print pajamas in the snapshot with red polka dot socks and a big pink ribbon in her hair. Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 Our suite was nearly twice the size of our New York City apartment, stocked with play tents and toys for the kids, and chilled Dom Pérignon and silky pajamas for us. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 The message may sound harsh—especially from a business leader who shows up to meetings in pink pajama pants and flip-flops. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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