sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)
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Travelers want sleepwear that looks and feels put-together for both sleeping and lounging, which is where the Ekouaer Long-sleeve Ribbed Pajama Set comes in at 45 percent off. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 The standards, created to protect children from small open-flame sources, including matches, lighters, candles, fireplace embers, stoves and space heaters, mean that garments of children's sleepwear must pass certain flammability tests. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 Beyond care, one of the most important factors in sleepwear is temperature regulation, which differs from person to person. John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 Worldly’s clients, including Kathmandu, Oboz and RipCurl parent company KMD Brands and Komar, licensee of sleepwear including DKNY, Kate Spade, Tommy Bahama and Ralph Lauren, are among those already using the tool. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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