Synonyms of nightgown

nightgown

noun

ˈnīt-ˌgau̇n 

as in gown

a loose pullover garment worn in bed

decided to buy a flannel nightgown instead of pajamas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gown
• pajamas
• nightdress
• nightshirt
• lingerie
• nightclothes
• negligee
• nightie
• nightcap
• pj's

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nightgown

On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Pajama sets, nightgowns and slips are all hung on delicate curving racks in the center of the room. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

On June 19, police sent an undercover officer in the hotel, where he was greeted by a woman in a nightgown. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026