pajamas

plural noun

pa·​ja·​mas pə-ˈjä-məz 

-ˈja-

1

: loose lightweight trousers formerly much worn in the Near East

2

: a loose usually two-piece lightweight suit designed especially for sleeping or lounging

called also pj's

Examples of pajamas in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Everyone at Prodigy Corporation has a unique style, from Boy Kavalier’s loose pajamas-esque attire to Arthur’s retro aesthetic. —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025

In a photo shared to Instagram, Richie wore a set of chic pajamas, surrounded by pink and silver balloons. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023

But about two and a half hours later, Staub wandered outside the facility with her walker, wearing her pajamas, a robe, boots and gloves, the lawsuit states. —Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023

Wearhouse has grown the name into new categories like denim, sportswear, dress shirts, underwear, pajamas, outerwear, and now, custom suiting and skin care in select doors. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

plural of pajama

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pajamas

• the cat's pajamas

Rhymes for pajamas

• pyjamas
• camas
• commas
• damas
• dramas
• lamas
• llamas
• mamas
• tamas
• traumas
• dioramas
• melodramas

Kids Definition

pajamas

plural noun

pa·​ja·​mas pə-ˈjäm-əz 

-ˈjam-

: a loose lightweight usually two-piece garment worn for sleeping or lounging

Etymology

from Hindi pājāma "loose lightweight trousers," from Persian pā "leg" and Persian jāma "garment"