sleepwear

noun

sleep·​wear ˈslēp-ˌwer How to pronounce sleepwear (audio)
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The brand, which was launched last August by Arielle Cole, manufactures luxury cooling sleepwear to help people with night sweats get a better night’s sleep. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Though Cozy Earth is my go-to for sleepwear, the brand’s basics are just as noteworthy. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 June 2026 With a collection of lounge sets that are just as comfortable as my sleepwear, looking put together enough to venture out in the world doesn’t feel like a sacrifice. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 The first drop includes nearly 60 products spanning bedding, décor, sleepwear and loungewear, marking Hollister’s first-ever move into home furnishings. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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