sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer 

: nightclothes

Examples of sleepwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

While room temperature, bedding and sleepwear all play a part, the mattress beneath you can also affect how much heat builds up around your body. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, using fans, keeping blinds or curtains closed during the day and opening windows for ventilation once outdoor temperatures cool down. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

The Sleep Foundation recommends lightweight sheets and sleepwear, fans, keeping blinds closed during the day and opening windows once outdoor temperatures drop. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sleepwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare