as in gowns
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
bought a long nightdress for the cold winter months ahead
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Noun
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There will be no effort, however, to make sure pins are being worn on classmates’ gowns in his memory.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026 -
In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Nightdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightdresses. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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