as in gown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas
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Recent Examples of nightgown
Down her leg, under her favorite nightgown, came loose stool, clumps of it falling across the carpet.
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Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
On April 1, ICE agents arrived at the couple’s home and arrested Ross-Mahé, who was dressed only in a nightgown, robe and underwear, per a neighbor’s account submitted in court, the Times reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
On April 1, ICE agents arrived at the couple’s home and arrested Ross-Mahé, who was dressed only in a nightgown, robe and underwear, per a neighbor’s account submitted in court, the Times reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nightgown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgown
gown
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The bride wore a high-neck lace gown designed by Emilia Wickstead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Layered over the gown is a removable sheer lace bodice with a high neckline and transparent sleeves, adding softness and dimension to the overall look.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgown. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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