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

Striped pajama sets have also transitioned from being a product worn to sleep in to casual wear. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Dressed in pajamas with her hair styled in a roller set, Kulture opens the fridge and puts ingredients in a bowl. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

The Flagship Suites come with amenity kits, bedding pajamas, noise-canceling headphones, a wireless charging pad and privacy doors. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Wear pajamas and use bedding made from cooling, breathable materials. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 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