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

While comfortable clothing makes sense, only 1% thought pajamas were acceptable on planes. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Shoppers love these wide-leg pants, saying they’re polished enough to wear out and cozy enough to use as pajamas. — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Think sheets, a pillow, toiletries, a phone charger, cash or a card, pajamas and one clean outfit. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

From perfectly bridal pajama sets to sweet robes to delicate nightgowns both long and short, here are 24 options to consider. — Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 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