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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Cranberry Orange Mimosa For anyone celebrating Valentine’s Day in pajamas (no judgment). Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026 Since that original encounter, the pajamas have completely changed my morning routine. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 Pinspark Matching 2-Piece Lounge Set Pinspark's matching two-piece set has soft fabric with four-way stretch that's comfortable enough to rival your best pajamas. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 These plaid flannel pajamas are a rare find made of cozy 100-percent cotton. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 30 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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