pajama

noun

pa·​ja·​ma pə-ˈjä-mə How to pronounce pajama (audio) -ˈja- How to pronounce pajama (audio)
pajamaed adjective

Examples of pajama in a Sentence

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This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 The survey results led to a very interesting list of hot spots where Black singles are finding love and camaraderie, whether that’s finally having someone to do matching pajamas with at home or turning up with new girlfriends for Sunday funday. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025 For anyone not desperate to grab hold of a physical copy in their pajamas, all these editions are also up for normal presale on the chain’s website. Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025 While Rih has worn her fair share of pink throughout her pregnancy—from pajamas to hoodies to jaw-dropping vintage—blue has also been in regular rotation. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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