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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Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The emphasis is on fun and teamwork, rather than unleashing some sort of psycho Woody Hayes trip on a bunch of kids who are still rocking footy pajamas. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 And at night, opt for these cozy but cooling Victoria’s Secret pajamas. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 When putting on anything other than pajamas seems like pure torture, this T-shirt dress comes to the rescue. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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