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

Both Vogue’s global head of fashion network, Virginia Smith, and fashion news writer, Alexandra Hildreth—who tend to stick to a minimalist uniform of tried-and-trues—are loving the ease and simplicity of the pajama trouser this season. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Denijah was last seen wearing red and black pajama pants, a black hoodie, and may have been carrying a black purse. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 13 July 2026

He was last seen wearing blue Paw Patrol pajama pants with no shirt. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

According to the warrant affidavit, the woman alleged that Gonzalez then forced her down onto the bed and ripped off her pajama pants and underwear before touching her and forcing her to perform oral sex on him. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 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