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

For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

But pajama dressing is hardly unfamiliar territory for Lawrence, whose relaxed street style has increasingly blurred the boundaries between getting dressed and staying in. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Taylor Trensch chatted with Slanted Floors actor Kyle Beltran while wearing the footie-pajama equivalent of jeans and boots. — The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

As for eats, travelers can look forward to multicourse meals followed by United’s signature sundae cart service, and even pajamas on certain long-haul routes. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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