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sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)
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Presentations and visual merchandising look strong, particularly in categories like fleece, denim and sleepwear. David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 Before using fabric softener, always check the care label and, in general, avoid the use of liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when laundering flame resistant children's sleepwear, workout gear, and towels. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025 Think blackout curtains, white-noise machines and supportive sleepwear and bedding. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sleepwear was in 1935

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“Sleepwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleepwear. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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