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
Aging mansions, castles, stagecoaches, distraught women in nightgowns, and a madman in an asylum are all present and accounted for.
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Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Coats, shirts and nightgowns were also assembled from deadstock fabrics and textile scraps as per the brand’s practice, making each piece unique.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Shoes are charmed into tap-dancing and nightgowns into waltzing.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Coats, shirts and nightgowns were also assembled from deadstock fabrics and textile scraps as per the brand’s practice, making each piece unique.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Shoes are charmed into tap-dancing and nightgowns into waltzing.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightgown
gown
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The boutique opened May 1, and gowns have been popular.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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The silver gown acted like one shimmering sheath with hundreds of rulers joining together to create a plunging bustier and form-fitting dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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“Nightgown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightgown. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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