sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)

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Young consumers receptive to silk lingerie and sleepwear still demand machine-wash convenience and price sensitivity, while design styles must balance traditional aesthetics with modern tastes—blending simplicity, comfort and a sense of technology. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025 Victoria's Secret brand offers intimate apparel, casual sleepwear, swim, lounge and sport, as well as fragrances and body care. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 June 2025 Reformation Launches First-Ever PJ Collection Reformation introduced sleepwear to the brand for the first time by launching a six-piece assortment of comfy styles. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025 Shoppers visiting the website will see a black screen with the company’s statement rather than its usual selection of lingerie, sleepwear and other products. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleepwear

Word History

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 6 Jul. 2025.

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